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LC59 ULL

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

36,775 mi
Last recorded36,775 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 36,775 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2026 36,764 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2025 35,661 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2025 35,661 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 34,265 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2024 34,265 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 32,877 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2023 32,877 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 32,014 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 32,012 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened Visible from engine bay (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Visible from engine bay (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded, first skin

Pass 7 Jan 2021 31,100 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2021 31,097 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 29,397 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 13 Dec 2018 26,961 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2017 23,925 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

exhaust deteriorating

tyres cracking

Pass 28 Nov 2016 21,937 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 26 Nov 2015 20,475 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 20,475 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 18,435 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 15,753 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 11,704 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 ULL is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ULL, 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 ULL registered?

LC59 ULL is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 December 2009.

Is LC59 ULL safe to buy?

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