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LC09 XTX

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

100,585 mi
Last recorded100,585 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC09 XTX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 100,585 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive also gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear silencer corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2025 100,583 miles

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

Front Road wheel fixing missing 1 bolt both wheels (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both arms, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive also gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2024 89,312 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 85,608 miles

Exhaust silencer rusty

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. handbrake has reserve travel (1.4.2 (a) (i))

under vehicle and suspension components are rusty

Fail 31 Oct 2022 85,608 miles

Exhaust silencer rusty

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. handbrake has reserve travel (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

under vehicle and suspension components are rusty

Pass 19 Oct 2021 81,013 miles

Clutch pedal wobbly.

Exhaust silencer rusty.

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

Fail 15 Oct 2021 80,983 miles

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

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

Clutch pedal wobbly.

Exhaust silencer rusty.

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 75,047 miles

Clutch pedal wobbly whilst operating.

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6MM. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5MM. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded.

Pass 30 Sep 2019 69,475 miles

both nearside tyres are down to about 2.5 mm

drivers wiper blade starts splitting at ends

Pass 20 Oct 2018 65,407 miles

Exhaust system rusty, Still okay.

Nearside Front tyre at 3MM.

Nearside Rear tyre at 3.5MM.

Oil seepage from gearbox.

Clutch pedal wobbly but still operating as it should. Could fail at any moment.

Fail 20 Oct 2018 65,407 miles

Nearside Front tyre at 3MM.

Nearside Rear tyre at 3.5MM.

Oil seepage from gearbox.

Exhaust system rusty, Still okay.

Clutch pedal wobbly but still operating as it should. Could fail at any moment.

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 62,315 miles

Battery slightly loose, but not going to fall out.

Exhaust system rusty.

Front wiper blades smeary and juddery.

Offside Rear tyre worn down to 3MM.

Small oil leak from the gearbox.

Clutch pedal loose and wobbling sided to side in operation.

Pass 8 Aug 2016 56,463 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front pad looks to be getting low

slight bodywork damage/dents

Fail 8 Aug 2016 56,463 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front pad looks to be getting low

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

slight bodywork damage/dents

Pass 7 Jul 2015 51,189 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 51,189 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 41,771 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 31,410 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 19,535 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 XTX is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XTX, 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 XTX registered?

LC09 XTX is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 June 2009.

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