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LF59 ZFA

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

104,512 mi
Last recorded104,512 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF59 ZFA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2024 104,512 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 99,462 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 99,462 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 91,732 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

offside nearside front inner wishbone bushes nearly fully splitting and de-laminated

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2022 91,732 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs worn and nearside metal 2 metal

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cut in tyre very close to cores (5.2.3 (e))

offside nearside front inner wishbone bushes nearly fully splitting and de-laminated

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2021 82,407 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 78,993 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 74,410 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 69,319 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 55,647 miles

Back box corroded on the outer skin

Fail 28 Oct 2017 55,644 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Back box corroded on the outer skin

Pass 29 Oct 2016 40,715 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tires are cracked on the outer side wall

Pass 16 Oct 2015 35,844 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 27,873 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 22,412 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 21,604 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 14,579 miles

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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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LF59 ZFA is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LF59 ZFA, 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 LF59 ZFA registered?

LF59 ZFA is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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