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KN59 LFM

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

118,836 mi
Last recorded118,836 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN59 LFM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 118,836 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 May 2025 118,836 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 117,053 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Apr 2024 117,053 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 109,761 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2023 109,761 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 99,516 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2021 96,392 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2021 96,392 miles

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

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

Registration plate inscription illegible bothhhhhh (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Jul 2020 96,349 miles

Central Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper strut mount slight play

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 89,107 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 76,795 miles

Coil spring corroded Off side and near side rear (bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear axle slightly corroded

Road wheel slightly distorted Off side and near side rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Off side and near side front (rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Off side and near side rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 68,421 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 61,836 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 61,836 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 51,909 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 45,808 miles

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

exhaust front clamp corroded

nearside rear tyre out of shape

rear silencer corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2013 39,068 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 31,686 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 31,686 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 LFM is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LFM, 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 LFM registered?

KN59 LFM is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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