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CH54 LCS

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

85,043 mi
Last recorded85,043 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCH54 LCS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 85,043 miles

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

rear wiper blade u/s

Fail 21 Oct 2025 85,043 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition exhaust box (8.1.1 (a))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

rear wiper blade u/s

Pass 31 Oct 2024 73,019 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 69,981 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2023 69,980 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake cable insecure hand brake (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

rear seat belts and seat security not checked stuff on seat

Pass 3 Nov 2022 66,397 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated @ front

Pass 29 Oct 2021 62,478 miles

Exhaust flexi section deteriorated

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

Fail 27 Oct 2021 62,476 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust flexi section deteriorated

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 56,797 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front exhaust clamp deteriorating

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

front flexi deteriorated

Fail 2 Nov 2020 56,792 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front exhaust clamp deteriorating

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

front flexi deteriorated

Pass 7 May 2019 48,760 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 46,860 miles

exhaust system corroded and a minor leak of gases at rear

Pass 18 Apr 2017 43,832 miles

exhaust corroded

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 26 Apr 2016 40,126 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 34,344 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 29,088 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 23,901 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 20,498 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside rear tyre perishing

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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CH54 LCS is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CH54 LCS, 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 CH54 LCS registered?

CH54 LCS is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2009.

Is CH54 LCS safe to buy?

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