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LX09 ZGZ

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

71,158 mi
Last recorded71,158 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX09 ZGZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 71,158 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 67,703 miles

Exhaust flexible section is deteriorating.

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim dented. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Turning white. (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount has some lift. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Inner shoulder some damage. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim dented. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 61,067 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim distorted quite severely. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim distorted. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 56,490 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Nov 2022 56,490 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 51,026 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))

Rear exhaust silencer poor condition but not blowing

Pass 7 Jan 2021 48,882 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 43,613 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 40,780 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 37,299 miles

Rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 15 Jul 2016 40,642 miles

rear brakes squeeking

Pass 10 Mar 2015 28,125 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

front brake pads are low

scratch mark on windscreen

Pass 3 Apr 2014 22,338 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 15,296 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2012 11,110 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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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LX09 ZGZ is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 LX09 ZGZ, 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 LX09 ZGZ registered?

LX09 ZGZ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 April 2009.

Is LX09 ZGZ safe to buy?

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