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LR59 FZK

2009 Ford Ka

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

134,856 mi
Last recorded134,856 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR59 FZK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 134,856 miles

Headlight lenses deteriorated

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

Pass 30 Jun 2025 118,566 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2025 118,370 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 111,521 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 106,455 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2023 106,455 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 95,546 miles

covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 10 Oct 2022 94,992 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 Oct 2021 81,996 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 72,177 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Oct 2020 72,177 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 54,915 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 52,552 miles

backbox of exhaust corroded

Fail 16 Nov 2018 52,550 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

backbox of exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2017 48,452 miles

Heavy corrosion to rear silencer

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside front tyre has slight cracking to inner sidewall

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Nov 2017 48,452 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Heavy corrosion to rear silencer

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside front tyre has slight cracking to inner sidewall

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 43,536 miles

Heavy corrosion to rear silencer

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

Fail 14 Nov 2016 43,536 miles

Heavy corrosion to rear silencer

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 37,530 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 32,427 miles

n/s/f tyre shoulders worn

Pass 2 Nov 2013 27,396 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 22,825 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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LR59 FZK is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 LR59 FZK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LR59 FZK registered?

LR59 FZK is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 November 2009.

Is LR59 FZK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR59 FZK shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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