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LC09 WBU

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

74,511 mi
Last recorded74,511 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC09 WBU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 74,511 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2025 69,903 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre inner sidewall

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

Fail 11 Jun 2025 69,899 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre inner sidewall

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 66,154 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Handbrake cable bracket is broken

Pass 15 Jun 2023 62,291 miles

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

low reading o/ s parking brake

Pass 13 Jun 2022 58,334 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

low reading o/s parking brake

Pass 4 Dec 2020 53,400 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 48,978 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2019 48,975 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and sidewall damage 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and sidewall damage 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 46,005 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 41,695 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 36,740 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 31,634 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 25,535 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 19,538 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 14,457 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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LC09 WBU is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LC09 WBU, 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 LC09 WBU registered?

LC09 WBU is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 5 June 2009.

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