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CK09 LXX

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,877 mi
Last recorded42,877 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK09 LXX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 42,877 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2025 42,110 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2025 42,109 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 41,382 miles

Clutch pedal loose, but not insecure

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

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

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

Rear Corrosion on rear axle

Pass 21 Mar 2023 40,239 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 39,123 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 37,868 miles

Exhaust clamp corroded by flexi

Exhaust flexi outer casing / mesh detached

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Binding & 45% brake imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror glass damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tail pipe leaking on join (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear tail pipe rubber hanger deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle has surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2020 36,730 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2020 36,730 miles

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 41% ,brake binding (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 35,811 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front upper scuttle panel corrosion heavily

off side rear bump stop loose

Fail 1 Apr 2019 35,811 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

front upper scuttle panel corrosion heavily

off side rear bump stop loose

Pass 17 Apr 2018 34,771 miles

Offside Rear bump stop insecure

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

both front top mount cups corroded advise replacement

bulkhead shield corroded away under plastic scuttle panel advise replacement

water in both rear lamps, both lamps condensated advise repair/replacement

Fail 17 Apr 2018 34,771 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear bump stop insecure

both front top mount cups corroded advise replacement

bulkhead shield corroded away under plastic scuttle panel advise replacement

water in both rear lamps, both lamps condensated advise repair/replacement

Pass 10 May 2017 33,679 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 32,046 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 30,541 miles

rear tail box rusty

water ingress into rear lamps

Fail 19 May 2015 30,541 miles

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

oil level low

rear tail box rusty

water ingress into rear lamps

Pass 14 May 2014 27,674 miles

exhaust tail pipe outer skin is starting to peel

Pass 29 May 2013 25,051 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 May 2012 18,606 miles

exhaust tail pipe slightly corroded

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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CK09 LXX is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CK09 LXX, 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 CK09 LXX registered?

CK09 LXX is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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