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LN59 ZHO

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

84,167 mi
Last recorded84,167 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 84,167 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring lower mounting cup is corroded

Offside Rear Suspension spring lower mounting cup is corroded

The rear exhaust box is corroded

Fail 28 May 2026 84,167 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring lower mounting cup is corroded

Offside Rear Suspension spring lower mounting cup is corroded

The rear exhaust box is corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2025 82,558 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible joint has a slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft seal has a slight leak

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Lower spring mounting cup is corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Spring lower mounting cup is corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

The rear exhaust box is corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2025 82,558 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible joint has a slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens is very cloudy (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft seal has a slight leak

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Lower spring mounting cup is corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Spring lower mounting cup is corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

The rear exhaust box is corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2024 80,267 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring lower mounting cup is corroded

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

Offside Rear coil spring lower mounting cup is corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2024 80,266 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring lower mounting cup is corroded

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

Offside Rear coil spring lower mounting cup is corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2023 77,193 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

The front flexible exhaust downpipe has a slight blow

The rear exhaust box is corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2022 76,864 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 75,472 miles

Rear exhaust silencer outer casing in poor condition

Fail 11 Oct 2021 75,472 miles

Rear exhaust silencer outer casing in poor condition

Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 73,033 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer deteriorated.

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn slightly on outer edges.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on outer edge.

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn slightly on inner edge.

Pass 1 Jul 2019 65,313 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer deteriorated.

Pass 27 Jun 2018 60,977 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2018 60,965 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer is corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2017 52,788 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 23 Jun 2017 52,788 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 46,341 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 46,341 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 40,144 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 22 Jul 2015 40,144 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 35,217 miles

nearside front tyre is worn on inner & outer edge

Pass 6 Aug 2013 30,721 miles

plastic covers covering fuel and brake pipes

Fail 6 Aug 2013 30,721 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

plastic covers covering fuel and brake pipes

Pass 25 Jul 2012 25,809 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 ZHO is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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