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LA09 FGN

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

103,021 mi
Last recorded103,021 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA09 FGN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 103,021 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2025 98,762 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Apr 2025 98,759 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 90,076 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2023 90,076 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2022 84,534 miles

Offside Outer DOOR MIRROR CRCKED

Pass 4 Dec 2021 80,532 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 74,714 miles

Coolant leak Evidence of slight coolant leak from radiator, coolant level on minimum. ()

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 72,000 miles

Coolant leak radiator shows signs of leakage ()

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

coolant level low

Fail 9 Dec 2019 72,000 miles

Coolant leak radiator shows signs of leakage ()

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

coolant level low

Pass 7 Dec 2018 68,261 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65/14 82T (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 82T (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65/14 82T (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 82T (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 7 Dec 2018 68,261 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65/14 82T (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 82T (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65/14 82T (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 82T (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 64,362 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 60,024 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 9 Dec 2015 52,165 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 52,165 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 48,624 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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LA09 FGN is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LA09 FGN, 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 LA09 FGN registered?

LA09 FGN is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 May 2009.

Is LA09 FGN safe to buy?

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