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CA09 LVN

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

112,962 mi
Last recorded112,962 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA09 LVN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 112,962 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2025 110,508 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2025 110,464 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 107,527 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 103,060 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2023 103,048 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 99,261 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2022 99,244 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle fractured (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2021 94,529 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 89,985 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 89,925 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 85,665 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 79,701 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shockabsorber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shockabsorber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 72,161 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

outer covering of rear exhaust corroded and blowing slightly

Pass 4 Jul 2016 62,870 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Lower side light

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front tyres worn badly on inner and outer edges

outer covering of rear exhaust badly coroded

Pass 20 Jul 2015 55,816 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box outer covering corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2014 47,545 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 37,955 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 26,111 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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CA09 LVN is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver 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 CA09 LVN, 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 CA09 LVN registered?

CA09 LVN is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 July 2009.

Is CA09 LVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA09 LVN shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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