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LC59 LGW

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

84,979 mi
Last recorded84,979 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC59 LGW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2023 84,979 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2023 84,979 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 79,217 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear bump stop broken

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

exhaust clamp corroded front and rear

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2021 79,217 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear bump stop broken

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

exhaust clamp corroded front and rear

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2020 69,070 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 69,070 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 62,458 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 62,458 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 54,989 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

rear indicators, colour pale .

Pass 8 Dec 2017 50,581 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front tyre has bad signs of run flat damage on inner and outer sidewalls inner really bad (no cords lumps or bulges)

Offside Front wiper blade starting to split,just clearing windscreen okay

Offside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 46,079 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 40,452 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

adv timing belt change @ 62.5k/5year interval.

tyre sealant expired.

Pass 22 Nov 2014 32,202 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 26,532 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2012 29,252 miles

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

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

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

front wipers slightly juddery.

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 LGW is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 LC59 LGW, 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 LC59 LGW registered?

LC59 LGW is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 December 2009.

Is LC59 LGW safe to buy?

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