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LN59 ZRC

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

63,357 mi
Last recorded63,357 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 63,357 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2025 63,355 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 56,216 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres cracked and prished

Fail 13 Nov 2024 56,210 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached sus top mount (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached sus top mount (5.3.2 (a) (i))

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres cracked and prished

Pass 28 Mar 2024 56,129 miles

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

rear axle coroded

Pass 5 Apr 2023 55,620 miles

Both front shocks top hats and nuts corroded .

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle/ (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 54,981 miles

Rear suspension heavily corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2021 87,176 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2021 87,169 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 53,844 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2019 52,709 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 51,973 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 51,022 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 48,783 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 42,529 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 35,593 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 28,078 miles

n/s/f wiper split

Fail 14 Oct 2013 28,078 miles

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

n/s/f wiper split

Pass 8 Oct 2012 20,309 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 ZRC 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 78.9%.

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 ZRC, 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 ZRC is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 October 2009.

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