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LC59 BUP

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

71,129 mi
Last recorded71,129 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC59 BUP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 71,129 miles

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2026 71,129 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2025 67,444 miles

outer casing of rear silencer in poor condition

rear axle and suspension components corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2025 67,444 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

outer casing of rear silencer in poor condition

rear axle and suspension components corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2025 67,413 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested not working on dip (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested lamp insecure (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both top cups very corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly loose interior (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm on outer (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 60,410 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Rear silencer outer skin corroded and peeling. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn SIGNIFICANTLY on both edges and perished, 4.4mm @centre of tread. 175/65R14 82H. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, 4.8mm @centre of tread. 175/65R14 82H. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Jul 2024 60,410 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Rear silencer outer skin corroded and peeling. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn SIGNIFICANTLY on both edges and perished, 4.4mm @centre of tread. 175/65R14 82H. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, 4.8mm @centre of tread. 175/65R14 82H. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 46,806 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2022 32,696 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 24,480 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 23,917 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 22,445 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 20,567 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 18,570 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 15,583 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 11,602 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 9,001 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 6,499 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 4,300 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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LC59 BUP is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LC59 BUP, 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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LC59 BUP is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 October 2009.

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