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LN59 ZTF

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

70,718 mi
Last recorded70,718 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN59 ZTF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 70,718 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2026 70,696 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2025 67,308 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top mount cup corroded.

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Wishbone arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut top mount cup corroded.

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2025 67,308 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top mount cup corroded.

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Wishbone arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut top mount cup corroded.

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 63,571 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 59,859 miles

Cooling fan running continuously

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2023 59,828 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Cooling fan running continuously

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2022 55,192 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Wishbone arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer starting to corrode.

Pass 11 Aug 2020 47,301 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Aug 2019 44,164 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Aug 2019 44,163 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 38,755 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on edge

Offside Rear tyre has cracks

Fail 12 Jun 2018 38,755 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on edge

Offside Rear tyre has cracks

Pass 2 Jun 2017 34,508 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 28,768 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 7 Jun 2016 28,768 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 22,309 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2015 22,309 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 17,887 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 13,097 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 13,097 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 ZTF is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 ZTF, 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 ZTF registered?

LN59 ZTF is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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The MOT history for LN59 ZTF shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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