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LN59 ZCL

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

121,196 mi
Last recorded121,196 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN59 ZCL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 121,196 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2024 121,076 miles

All rear seat belts covered with customer belongings all 3x

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

Nearside Front Front shock has a slight weep advise only

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Dec 2023 121,017 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight weep on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Outer pad low on friction material strong advisory (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Dec 2023 121,011 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen Not good enough fluid to screen (3.5 (a))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight weep on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Outer pad low on friction material strong advisory (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low Too low now adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low Too low now adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 114,717 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2022 114,717 miles

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 108,460 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 103,464 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2020 103,464 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2019 98,795 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 93,063 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Sep 2018 93,063 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Sep 2017 87,130 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 80,111 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 80,111 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 70,928 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2014 65,851 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 57,080 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 46,670 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 ZCL is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZCL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LN59 ZCL registered?

LN59 ZCL is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 September 2009.

Is LN59 ZCL safe to buy?

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