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RJ59 LZM

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

78,559 mi
Last recorded78,559 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2024 78,559 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jul 2024 78,559 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 73,522 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective before front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Handbrake performance only just met requirements, may require adjust/repair

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play LBJ (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (rear bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear wheel slightly difficult to rotate by hand

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess OS and NS handbrake cable outer sheaths cracking (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 65,204 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Apr 2022 65,204 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2021 58,793 miles
Fail 17 May 2021 58,793 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 54,508 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 54,508 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2019 53,580 miles

OSR and NSR tyre treads getting low

Fail 22 Aug 2019 53,579 miles

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

OSR and NSR tyre treads getting low

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 30 Aug 2018 53,159 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front exhaust bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 19 Oct 2017 51,900 miles

rear exhaust silencer loosing outer skin

tested in wet condition

Pass 12 Dec 2016 44,603 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 44,603 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 38,112 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing close to treadwear indicators and starting to crack with-in tread

Pass 6 Jan 2015 33,271 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2015 33,260 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 27,734 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 21,822 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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RJ59 LZM 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 65%.

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 LZM, 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 LZM registered?

RJ59 LZM is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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