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LY09 CJZ

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

57,387 mi
Last recorded57,387 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY09 CJZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 57,387 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2025 55,380 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Fail 2 Jan 2025 55,380 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 53,981 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx / 2-3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer / front flex pipe deteriorated / corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 53,130 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 52,117 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm-3mm 175 65 14 (5.2.3 (e))

fuel cap tempermental

Pass 22 Sep 2020 50,732 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension top badly corroded

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

Offside Front suspension top badly corroded

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2019 49,212 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 47,341 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 45,657 miles

Front both front upper suspension mounts badly corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2017 45,657 miles

Front both front upper suspension mounts badly corroded

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 44,065 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2015 42,245 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 42,245 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 34,521 miles

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)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 26,175 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 14,478 miles

Advise front tyres wearing on edges

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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LY09 CJZ is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LY09 CJZ, 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 LY09 CJZ registered?

LY09 CJZ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 July 2009.

Is LY09 CJZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY09 CJZ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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