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AP09 LBX

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

41,492 mi
Last recorded41,492 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP09 LBX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 41,492 miles

Corrosion to rear axle beam & coil springs

Exhaust system corroded with slight blow

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

N/S/ handbrake cable mounting broken

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

Pass 27 May 2025 37,124 miles

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

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

rear axle beam corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 27 May 2025 37,124 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

rear axle beam corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 28 May 2024 32,581 miles

Corrosion to rear axle beam & all coil springs

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Corrosion to system (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 28,295 miles

Aux belt cracking

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to rear axle beam

n/s/f tyre 3mm

Pass 30 May 2022 23,858 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to rear axle beam & all coil springs

cracking to AUX belt

n/s/r tyre 3mm

Fail 30 May 2022 23,856 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to rear axle beam & all coil springs

cracking to AUX belt

n/s/r tyre 3mm

Pass 2 Jun 2021 19,507 miles

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

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

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

corrosion to exhaust system & rear coil springs

rear axle beam corroded

Pass 22 May 2020 16,298 miles
Fail 22 May 2020 16,298 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 15,996 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 15,286 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 15,227 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner cv boot has grease around it but no splits found

Pass 22 Aug 2017 14,368 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 13,328 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 11,898 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 10,421 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 8,469 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 6,650 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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AP09 LBX is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AP09 LBX, 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 AP09 LBX registered?

AP09 LBX is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 August 2009.

Is AP09 LBX safe to buy?

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