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LB59 HMG

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

54,367 mi
Last recorded54,367 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB59 HMG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 54,367 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear silencer corroded

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

Pass 20 Jun 2025 54,032 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box/deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

minor corrosion to floor,chassis and suspension

Fail 20 Jun 2025 54,032 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box/deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

minor corrosion to floor,chassis and suspension

Pass 27 Jun 2024 53,623 miles

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

corrosion to floor,chassis and suspension

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 26 Jun 2023 53,455 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 53,279 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides front (5.2.3 (e))

rear box in poor condition

Pass 29 Jun 2021 52,989 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2020 52,594 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 May 2019 51,896 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 49,936 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 May 2017 47,129 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 34,650 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 27,984 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2014 20,740 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 20,740 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 19,385 miles

Rear Tyres Perishing Slightly

N/S/F Tyre Wearing On Edges--Only Just Legal

Pass 6 Nov 2012 16,939 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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LB59 HMG 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 LB59 HMG, 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 LB59 HMG registered?

LB59 HMG is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 December 2009.

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The MOT history for LB59 HMG 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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