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LN59 ZZX

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

88,398 mi
Last recorded88,398 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 88,398 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 80,163 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 78,442 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all four flexi to hard pipe unions (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both front and rear joins (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front wiper arms do not operate with washers

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Aug 2023 78,442 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all four flexi to hard pipe unions (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both front and rear joins (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front wiper arms do not operate with washers

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 73,561 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front clamp hit knocking exhaust back causing leak also rear joint leaking (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 68,718 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front seal clamp has been hit pushing the system backwards causing a leak also rear joint leaking (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 62,710 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 55,723 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From front flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 51,462 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2018 51,462 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 46,567 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 16 Mar 2016 41,245 miles

rear tyre side wall cracking

Fail 16 Mar 2016 41,245 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear tyre side wall cracking

Pass 15 Sep 2014 35,816 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 32,088 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 26,046 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 ZZX is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 ZZX, 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 ZZX registered?

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

Is LN59 ZZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN59 ZZX shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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