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LT59 KZF

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,021 mi
Last recorded89,021 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT59 KZF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 89,021 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi and center and rear jopint (6.1.2 (a))

nearside and offside rear suspension bump stops insecure

Fail 27 Jul 2026 89,019 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre has a cut in the tread exposing cords 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi and center and rear jopint (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

collant level low water housing nearside of engine crusty

nearside and offside rear suspension bump stops insecure

Pass 1 Aug 2025 79,275 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2025 79,271 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective front wipers poor std blades (3.4 (b) (i))

creaking from nearside front suspension

Pass 5 Aug 2024 72,808 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn nearside and offside rear axel bushs worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2024 72,802 miles

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

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn nearside and offside rear axel bushs worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective front wipers poor std blades fitted (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 67,506 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper bearing / bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 63,100 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear slightly out of shape

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jul 2022 63,068 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear slightly out of shape

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2021 58,922 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 54,874 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2020 54,872 miles

Brake performance not tested Offside Front Flexible Hose Exploded On Test (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 50,212 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 45,529 miles

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

exhaust rear hanger broken

exhaust rear silencer outer skin deteriorating

oil residue gearbox areas

Pass 20 Jul 2017 40,829 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front exhaust clamp deteriorating

rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorating

Pass 20 Jul 2016 36,059 miles

front & rear number plates deteriorating

front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating

nearside & offside rear coil springs corroding

rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorating

Pass 8 Aug 2015 31,059 miles

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

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

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

exhaust rear silencer corroded and outer skin peeling away

Pass 8 Aug 2014 25,889 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust rear silencer heavilly corroded and outer skin peeling

Pass 3 Aug 2013 21,160 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake pads low

Pass 15 Aug 2012 16,277 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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LT59 KZF is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LT59 KZF, 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 LT59 KZF registered?

LT59 KZF is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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