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LB09 GKN

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

95,899 mi
Last recorded95,899 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB09 GKN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 95,899 miles

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))

Fail 2 Feb 2026 95,899 miles

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))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 87,346 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 81,632 miles

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?)

Fail 9 Jan 2024 81,632 miles

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?)

Pass 7 Feb 2023 75,117 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 73,800 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2022 73,798 miles

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))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 71,696 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2021 71,696 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 61,701 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1756514 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 53,320 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 46,155 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 39,975 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Nov 2015 33,251 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 26,901 miles

front wipers smeary.

insecure child seat n/s/r.

n/s/f tyre tread low and perishing.

Pass 4 Nov 2013 21,044 miles

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.

Fail 20 Nov 2012 16,225 miles

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.

Pass 20 Nov 2012 16,225 miles

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?

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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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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