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LB09 PMU

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

98,612 mi
Last recorded98,612 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB09 PMU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 98,612 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2024 96,102 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 92,346 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2023 92,346 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom ball joint (wishbone) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 88,799 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 84,501 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 81,190 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 76,959 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 74,431 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 70,186 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front exhaust bracket is deteriorated

Offside Rear tyre is slightly perished and under inflated

Pass 12 Dec 2016 65,308 miles

EXHAUST DETERIORATED

Pass 3 Dec 2015 58,846 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 44,360 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 26,074 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 26,070 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2012 11,350 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 10,516 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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LB09 PMU is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 LB09 PMU, 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 LB09 PMU registered?

LB09 PMU is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 August 2009.

Is LB09 PMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB09 PMU shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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