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LR59 XOZ

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

84,749 mi
Last recorded84,749 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR59 XOZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 84,749 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

both headlamps slightly cloudy

Pass 3 Oct 2024 76,579 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box in poor condition and slightly blowing, front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 13 Mar 2024 70,796 miles

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

Rear back box outer corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2024 70,796 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 has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear back box outer corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2024 70,699 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

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))

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

Rear wiper blade split

exhaust rear box poor condition

Pass 13 Mar 2023 65,193 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 57,817 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 57,817 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 54,009 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 49,774 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 29 Oct 2018 44,904 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 41,355 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2017 41,355 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 36,972 miles

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 23 Oct 2015 32,764 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 32,764 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 28,620 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 28,620 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 23,315 miles

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

wiper blades starting to split

Pass 22 Oct 2012 17,176 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 XOZ is a 2009 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XOZ, 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 LR59 XOZ registered?

LR59 XOZ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 October 2009.

Is LR59 XOZ safe to buy?

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