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KR09 LJV

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,458 mi
Last recorded98,458 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR09 LJV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 98,458 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Wheel. Arch inner (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 95,257 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2025 95,257 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 93,157 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 89,815 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 86,634 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 83,556 miles

Front Both front lower arm rear bushes starting to split

Front Both shock absorbers slight misting

Front Both top strut mount top caps corroded

Front Subframe very corroded

Rear Axle beam very corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2021 83,556 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Pen used for lettering (0.1 (d))

Front Both front lower arm rear bushes starting to split

Front Both shock absorbers slight misting

Front Both top strut mount top caps corroded

Front Subframe very corroded

Rear Axle beam very corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2020 82,376 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 79,816 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 79,814 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2018 75,707 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 72,609 miles

engine oil leak from corroded sump pan

exhaust front pipe rusty and loose

Pass 8 Jun 2016 68,153 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 60,459 miles

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

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

Rear silencer deteriorated

Rear silencer hanger rubber beginning to split

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Jun 2015 60,459 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

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

Rear silencer deteriorated

Rear silencer hanger rubber beginning to split

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 57,409 miles

Rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 18 Jun 2014 57,408 miles

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

Rear silencer deteriorated

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 42,154 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 May 2012 30,731 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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KR09 LJV is a 2009 Ford Ka in White 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 KR09 LJV, 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 KR09 LJV registered?

KR09 LJV is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 June 2009.

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