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LF09 ZSY

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

81,060 mi
Last recorded81,060 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF09 ZSY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2024 81,060 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 78,785 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2023 78,785 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 74,995 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 69,911 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 64,352 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 61,105 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

slight water leak from bottom house

Pass 20 Mar 2018 56,572 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 56,571 miles

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush both rear (2.7.4)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords offside rear (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 45,807 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front wipers smear

Fail 25 Mar 2017 45,761 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front wipers smear

Pass 23 Mar 2016 36,287 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box rusted (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 32,982 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 27,309 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2013 20,362 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 18,495 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Ka?

Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
4,496
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
675,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 404,005
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 371,413
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361,801
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 270,876
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 263,812
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LF09 ZSY is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2009 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 50,765 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Ka fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 404,005 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LF09 ZSY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ka typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 17 years old, this Ford Ka is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LF09 ZSY registered?

LF09 ZSY is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2009.

Is LF09 ZSY safe to buy?

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