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L29 LRT

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,132 mi
Last recorded116,132 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL29 LRT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 116,132 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Park brake performance minimum effort only just met

Fail 2 Jan 2026 116,095 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Stud(s) missing or broken on manifold to cylinder head (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2025 104,838 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2024 104,820 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2023 92,684 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front zero mm on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Dec 2023 92,675 miles

Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front zero mm on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 78,545 miles

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

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

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))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 72,091 miles

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

bumper damaged not likely to cause injury

Pass 26 Nov 2020 68,614 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SPRING SUPPORT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Nov 2020 68,592 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both sides, rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2019 64,528 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 61,912 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 61,912 miles

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 53,732 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 42,330 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both sides rear tyres in poor condition

Fail 12 Dec 2016 42,330 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both sides rear tyres in poor condition

Pass 30 Dec 2015 31,826 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2014 22,463 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2014 22,461 miles

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

all 4 tyres cracking

front brakes discs in poor condition

Pass 18 Sep 2013 21,179 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 19,413 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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L29 LRT is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L29 LRT, 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 L29 LRT registered?

L29 LRT is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 November 2009.

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