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LB58 CAO

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

78,743 mi
Last recorded78,743 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB58 CAO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 78,743 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm outer edge (3622) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge + has a cut not showing cord (3222) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jul 2026 78,742 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm outer edge (3622) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge + has a cut not showing cord (3222) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 74,750 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 71,245 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 67,072 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 61,720 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 59,226 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 55,889 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 51,628 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust mounting defective mounting broken and holding on safety strap (6.1.2 (a))

Rear axle very rusty

Fail 3 Nov 2018 51,628 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust mounting defective mounting broken and holding on safety strap (6.1.2 (a))

Rear axle very rusty

Pass 4 Nov 2017 48,151 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front oil leak around drive shaft

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust system very corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2016 42,862 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 38,549 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 33,667 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Oct 2014 32,950 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

front wiper blades split

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Jul 2013 19,541 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 13,300 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 13,218 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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LB58 CAO is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LB58 CAO, 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 LB58 CAO registered?

LB58 CAO is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 January 2009.

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