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LN59 ZSO

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

134,956 mi
Last recorded134,956 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN59 ZSO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 134,956 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2024 122,001 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2024 122,000 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 114,748 miles

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

Offside Front tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge + cracking

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 108,069 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 175/65x14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 105,685 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 104,379 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65x14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/65x14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 100,583 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 87,705 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

back box corroded

Fail 20 Dec 2017 87,695 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak ()

back box corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2016 68,097 miles

exhaust rusty

Pass 30 Nov 2015 49,842 miles

Offside front tyres wearing slightly on inside

front brake disc slightly worn

rear exhaust box is getting rusted

Pass 24 Jan 2015 39,263 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 33,360 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 26,378 miles

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

exhaust slightly deteriorated

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 ZSO is a 2009 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 ZSO, 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 ZSO registered?

LN59 ZSO is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 November 2009.

Is LN59 ZSO safe to buy?

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