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Coil spring corroded NSR OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSR OSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Coil spring corroded NSR OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSR OSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
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))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
front fogs inop
os rear drum damp(previous?)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
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))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
front fogs inop
os rear drum damp(previous?)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Exhaust corroded
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside front damage
Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge
Noise when driving
Offside front shock absorber very damp and weak
Washers weak
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/65 r14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust corroded
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside front damage
Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge
Noise when driving
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside front shock absorber very damp and weak
Washers weak
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1756514 (5.2.3 (e))
nearside and offside rear tyres heavily perishing and treads low
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
front (and rear) washers poor but hitting screen
front wipers smeary/juddery/perishing
nearside front tyre wall damage and tread low
rear exhaust silencer corroding and casing coming adrift
timing belt history?? (due 62.5k/5year intervals)
3 x screws missing from offside front door latch but door latches
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
front wipers smeary.
insecure child seat n/s/r.
n/s/f tyre tread low and perishing.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
front wipers smeary/juddery.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
front brake discs lipping.
front wipers smeary/juddery.
n/s/f wiper split.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front brake discs lipping.
front wipers smeary/juddery.
n/s/f wiper split.
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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LB09 GKN is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 LB09 GKN, 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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LB09 GKN is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 August 2009.
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