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CA09 LWM

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

64,563 mi
Last recorded64,563 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 64,563 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 61,220 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Progressive corrosion on rear axle

Fail 8 Mar 2025 61,220 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Progressive corrosion on rear axle

Pass 29 Mar 2024 61,214 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2024 61,214 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2023 57,943 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Feb 2022 55,630 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 53,851 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 52,709 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 49,205 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 42,905 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Jan 2017 38,205 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 38,194 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 37,200 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 32,591 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 27,472 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 22,190 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 4 Jul 2012 16,819 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 LWM is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LWM, 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 LWM registered?

CA09 LWM is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 July 2009.

Is CA09 LWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA09 LWM shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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