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LN59 ZRD

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

75,632 mi
Last recorded75,632 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 75,632 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 73,645 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 72,182 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 67,023 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inside edge and starting to split (5.2.3 (e))

Offside rear tyre starting to split

Rear brake hose mount split

Rear coil springs rusty

Rear exhaust rusty

Pass 8 Oct 2021 63,212 miles

Exhaust in poor condition

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

Fail 8 Oct 2021 63,210 miles

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

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

Exhaust in poor condition

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 59,421 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge In Centre (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust in poor condition

Fail 15 Oct 2020 59,421 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge In Centre (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust in poor condition

Pass 17 Oct 2019 54,117 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 54,115 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 48,036 miles

Both handbrake cable brackets corroded (cables secure)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in differential (gearbox)

Rear exhaust box in poor condition (outer skin corroded)

Pass 11 Oct 2017 40,789 miles

Offside and Nearside rear handbrake cable brackets broken

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 11 Oct 2017 40,789 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside and Nearside rear handbrake cable brackets broken

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 15 Oct 2016 29,712 miles

Both front suspension lower arm rear bushes splitting

Fail 12 Oct 2016 29,709 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened solid (3.5.1i)

Both front suspension lower arm rear bushes splitting

Pass 3 Oct 2015 21,195 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 17,151 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 13,408 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 9,212 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 ZRD 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 ZRD, 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 ZRD registered?

LN59 ZRD is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 October 2009.

Is LN59 ZRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN59 ZRD shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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