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CE09 LKN

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

79,307 mi
Last recorded79,307 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE09 LKN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2024 79,307 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2024 79,300 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure ALL 4 TYRES PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 12 Jul 2023 79,291 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Clutch pedal has a lot of side movement.

Nearside Front Lower 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 Worn on inside and outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower 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 Worn on inside and outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 69,788 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Front exhaust flexi damaged.

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower inner rear bushes perished/worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear lower mounts. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2022 69,784 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure Bracket broken. (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Coolant leak ()

Front Front exhaust flexi damaged.

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower inner rear bushes perished/worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear lower mounts. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 61,819 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint to back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Handbrake, little travel remaining when applied

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge worn to circa 3mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge circa 2mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 May 2020 57,623 miles

n/s/f tyre on limit advise replacement

o/s/r tyre on wear bars advise replacement

Pass 4 Jun 2019 54,007 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 49,638 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 48,887 miles

Rear coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

centre rear exhaust deteriorated/corroded and rear joint clamp missing

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside rear parking brake cable mounting bracket broken

Fail 1 Nov 2017 48,886 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

centre rear exhaust deteriorated/corroded and rear joint clamp missing

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside rear parking brake cable mounting bracket broken

Pass 10 Nov 2016 41,126 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 41,126 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 40,233 miles

rear exhaust badly corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2015 33,707 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust poor

Pass 7 Mar 2015 33,707 miles

Oil leak

Rear exhaust poor

Pass 15 Mar 2014 27,759 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2013 21,866 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake pads getting low

rear exhaust box corroding

slight lip front brake discs

Pass 9 Mar 2013 21,866 miles

front brake pads getting low

rear exhaust box corroding

slight lip front brake discs

Pass 19 Mar 2012 15,898 miles

rear exhaust section corroded and deterioating

Fail 19 Mar 2012 15,898 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s rear tyre very close to legal limit

rear exhaust section corroded and deterioating

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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CE09 LKN is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 CE09 LKN, 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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CE09 LKN is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 March 2009.

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