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KN59 LDF

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

91,725 mi
Last recorded91,725 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN59 LDF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 91,725 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 10 Jun 2026 91,723 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 89,956 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2025 89,690 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2024 83,421 miles

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

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

Rear both bump stops missing

Fail 8 May 2024 83,402 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp brake light iluminated (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 77,508 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2023 77,507 miles

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

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 74,625 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear [upper bushes] (5.3.2 (c))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rears (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Apr 2022 74,625 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front wishbone [rear bushes] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both fronts (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear [upper bushes] (5.3.2 (c))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rears (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 70,288 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear [upper bushes] (5.3.2 (c))

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

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 30 Mar 2021 70,288 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear [upper bushes] (5.3.2 (c))

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

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 21 Apr 2020 67,028 miles

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear [upper] (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 63,223 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 63,223 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 59,779 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 56,502 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 53,086 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 53,086 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2015 46,594 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 46,594 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 36,146 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 24,309 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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KN59 LDF is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 KN59 LDF, 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 KN59 LDF registered?

KN59 LDF is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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