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RJ59 LZC

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

57,744 mi
Last recorded57,744 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ59 LZC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 57,744 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Nov 2025 57,744 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 54,785 miles

Front shock absorber top caps are corroded

Headlamps are in poor condition

Ns outer sill is damaged

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear axle is corroded

Rear exhaust casing is very corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2023 52,514 miles

Ns outer sill has been damaged

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And wearing slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear axle is slightly corroded

Rear exhaust is corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2022 50,126 miles

Exhaust is corroded and clamps are corroded and detached at front

Ns front top mount has play when not under load

Ns outer sill is damaged

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft oil seal weep (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear axle is corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2022 50,126 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust is corroded and clamps are corroded and detached at front

Ns front top mount has play when not under load

Ns outer sill is damaged

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft oil seal weep (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear axle is corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2021 47,476 miles

Ns front shock absorber top mount bush has slightly movement

Ns outer sill is damaged

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear axle is showing signs of corrosion

Rear exhaust box casing is corroded

Small oil leak from gearbox drive shaft oil seal

Pass 27 Nov 2020 45,689 miles

Both rear tyres are wearing slightly low

Ns outer sill is damaged

Ns rear wheel is slight resistance to turn by hand

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 42,289 miles

Ns outer sill is damaged

Pass 9 Nov 2018 37,437 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 37,436 miles

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

Handbrake requires slight adjustment

Pass 22 Nov 2017 32,599 miles

Both front lower arm bushes are perishing

Os front shock absorber is weeping

Fail 22 Nov 2017 32,598 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/50/15 (4.1.D.1b)

Both front lower arm bushes are perishing

Os front shock absorber is weeping

Pass 15 Nov 2016 28,391 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 24,243 miles

drop link boots perished

exhaust joints corroded

lower arm bushes poor

Fail 25 Nov 2014 20,459 miles

Both front lower arm rear bushes are staring to split

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 20,459 miles

Both front lower arm rear bushes are staring to split

Pass 26 Nov 2013 16,720 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Nov 2013 16,720 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 12,728 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

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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RJ59 LZC 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 70%.

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 RJ59 LZC, 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 RJ59 LZC registered?

RJ59 LZC is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 4 December 2009.

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