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LN59 YMZ

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

56,187 mi
Last recorded56,187 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN59 YMZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 56,187 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear axle beam corroded but not excessively

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2024 51,963 miles

slight exhaust leak from front flexi pipe

Pass 15 Sep 2023 48,280 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 NAILS ()

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 44,571 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 41,692 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside door mirror cover slightly damaged

Fail 8 Sep 2021 41,692 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside door mirror cover slightly damaged

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 39,041 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 36,612 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 33,988 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2017 31,574 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre; Inner & Outer shoulder wear

Offside Front Tyre; Inner shoulder wear

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 27 Aug 2017 31,574 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre; Inner & Outer shoulder wear

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre; Inner shoulder wear

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 29,076 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 25,674 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 22,078 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 17,593 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2013 17,593 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 13,141 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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LN59 YMZ is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue 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 LN59 YMZ, 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 LN59 YMZ registered?

LN59 YMZ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is LN59 YMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN59 YMZ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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