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LB09 ULE

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

31,873 mi
Last recorded31,873 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB09 ULE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 31,873 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2025 26,894 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 26,854 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 26,418 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2023 26,418 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 25,325 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 24,699 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 24,699 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 23,493 miles

Exhaust system rusted

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 22,711 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65r14 avon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 175/65r14 Avon

Pass 21 Aug 2018 18,743 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 14,948 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 12,475 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 11,426 miles

both front tyres starting to deteriate

Pass 18 Aug 2014 10,013 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 8,339 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 6,168 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 ULE is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red 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 ULE, 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 ULE registered?

LB09 ULE is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 August 2009.

Is LB09 ULE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB09 ULE 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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