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NJ09 LZK

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,515 mi
Last recorded103,515 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ09 LZK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 103,515 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2025 103,515 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 96,753 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

parking brake has little reserve travel advise adjustment

wipers poor

Fail 28 Sep 2024 96,642 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 90,991 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2023 90,991 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 87,477 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear coil springs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 84,875 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint to rear silencer slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective front bracket corroded but exhaust still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 80,233 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Bracket snapped. (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump corroded. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2020 80,233 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Bracket snapped. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both inner insecure. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump corroded. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 74,741 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 74,741 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 70,486 miles

Nearside Front door mirror broken

Fail 19 Nov 2018 70,479 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front door mirror broken

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 63,956 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 58,227 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 52,061 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 45,557 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 44,026 miles

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

rear exhaust slight deteriation

Pass 3 Jun 2013 40,208 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2013 40,208 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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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NJ09 LZK is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NJ09 LZK, 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 NJ09 LZK registered?

NJ09 LZK is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 5 June 2009.

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