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WN59 LZS

2009 Ford Ka

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

36,264 mi
Last recorded36,264 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN59 LZS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 36,264 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 34,655 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 32,679 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 31,825 miles

slight drag at o/s/r wheel

Pass 30 Sep 2021 30,723 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 30,723 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 30,553 miles

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

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

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

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

rear axle corroded but not excessive

Pass 5 Sep 2019 29,565 miles

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

Front discs corroded and scored

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front caliper piston slightly moist

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

Rear silencer deteriorating

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 27,794 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 26,637 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

coil spring corroded both rear at base (2.4.C.1b)

rear suspension beam axel corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2016 24,766 miles

Nearside Front tyre getting low

Rear exhaust slightly corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 21,896 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 19,644 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 16,651 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2012 12,863 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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WN59 LZS is a 2009 Ford Ka in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WN59 LZS, 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 WN59 LZS registered?

WN59 LZS is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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The MOT history for WN59 LZS shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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