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RJ59 LZD

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,089 mi
Last recorded96,089 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ59 LZD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 96,089 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 94,410 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 92,257 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 90,738 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH HEADLAMP BEAM IMAGES DETERIORATED - ONLY JUST PASSED (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 89,386 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH HEADLAMP BEAM IMAGES DETERIORATED - ONLY JUST PASSED (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2022 89,386 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH HEADLAMP BEAM IMAGES DETERIORATED - ONLY JUST PASSED (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BUSH WORN - ONLY JUST PASSED (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 88,221 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH HEADLAMP BEAM PATTERNS DETERIORATING (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2021 88,221 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH HEADLAMP BEAM PATTERNS DETERIORATING (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 87,327 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH HEADLAMPS HAVE BEAM IMAGES DETERIORATING - GOING `FUZZY` (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jul 2020 87,317 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit EXCESS SMOKE RECORDED AFTER 2ND TEST (8.2.2.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH HEADLAMPS HAVE BEAM IMAGES DETERIORATING - GOING `FUZZY` (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 85,255 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH FRONT HEADLIGHTS HAVE DETERIORATED BEAM IMAGES. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2019 85,255 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH FRONT HEADLIGHTS HAVE DETERIORATED BEAM IMAGES. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH REAR INDICATORS SHOWING WHITE LIGHT. (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 84,348 miles

both headlamp beam images deteriorating - not crisp.

Pass 7 Aug 2017 82,467 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 77,489 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 65,810 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 56,690 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 43,467 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 32,414 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 32,414 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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RJ59 LZD is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LZD, 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 RJ59 LZD registered?

RJ59 LZD is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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