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LA09 FMC

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

112,144 mi
Last recorded112,144 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA09 FMC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 112,144 miles

front brake pads worn on 1.5 mm limit - ADVISE IMMEDIATE RENEWAL

rear exhaust deteriated - not leaking.

rear suspension beam/suspension components surface corroded.

Pass 27 Aug 2025 99,769 miles

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

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

rear exhaust deteriated - not leaking

rear suspension beam surface corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2024 88,728 miles

nearside and offside front suspension arm main mounting bushes deteriated - not resulting in excessive free movement.

rear coil springs corroded

rear suspension beam surface corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2024 88,728 miles

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

nearside and offside front suspension arm main mounting bushes deteriated - not resulting in excessive free movement.

rear coil springs corroded

rear suspension beam surface corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2023 77,059 miles

nearside and offside front suspension arm main mounting bushes slightly deteriated - cracked

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2022 63,908 miles

front brake pads starting to wear low

Pass 18 Aug 2021 55,432 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 48,638 miles

nearside rear tyre tread depth starting to wear low

Pass 15 Aug 2019 42,110 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 42,106 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2018 34,044 miles

Front brake pads starting to wear low

Fail 22 Aug 2018 34,044 miles

Front brake pads starting to wear low

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 30,198 miles

Nearside Front tyre centre tread/outer tread worn low-ADVISE IMMEDIATE RENEWAL

Pass 17 Aug 2016 27,250 miles

Front wiper blades deteriated-advise renewal.

Nearside Front tyre centre tread/outer tread worn low-ADVISE IMMEDIATE RENEWAL.

Pass 26 Aug 2015 24,295 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 19,416 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 FMC is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FMC, 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 FMC registered?

LA09 FMC is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 December 2009.

Is LA09 FMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA09 FMC shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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