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RE09 LZU

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

46,648 mi
Last recorded46,648 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE09 LZU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2025 46,648 miles

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

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

exhaust rusty

nearside park brake cable outer skin damaged

rear axle rusty

Pass 30 Dec 2023 39,351 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2023 39,351 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2023 34,922 miles

Both sun visor's mounting clips broken off

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine bay covers obscuring testable components

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction phone holder (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer box corroded

Under cover obscuring testable components

Pass 10 Jan 2022 31,368 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 31,001 miles

Nearside Rear Outer back box outer skin peeling

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Jan 2021 31,001 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer back box outer skin peeling

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 29,525 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2020 29,251 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 23,501 miles

Central Front Upper BOTH SUSPENSION TOPMOUNTS HEAVY CORROSION

Offside Front WIPER SPLIT

Fail 5 Jan 2019 23,501 miles

Offside Front Brake rod insecure BRAKE PAD RETAINING CLIP MISSING (1.1.15 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Upper BOTH SUSPENSION TOPMOUNTS HEAVY CORROSION

Offside Front WIPER SPLIT

Pass 13 Jan 2018 18,817 miles

Nearside Rear Back exhaust box corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2017 14,669 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2017 14,666 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175/65/14 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175/65/14 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175/65/14 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front 175/65/14 tyre perishing

Pass 9 Jan 2016 11,684 miles

all four tyres perishing on sidewalls

Pass 10 Jan 2015 8,867 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 5,765 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 5,378 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 4,520 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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RE09 LZU is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 RE09 LZU, 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 RE09 LZU registered?

RE09 LZU is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 June 2009.

Is RE09 LZU safe to buy?

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