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LD09 CLX

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

87,604 mi
Last recorded87,604 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD09 CLX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 87,604 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2026 87,604 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2025 79,998 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin @minimum (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin @minimum (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 70,035 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2024 69,797 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 61,107 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2023 60,715 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust flexi is slightly deteriorated

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very worn on inner edge, worn on outer edge and cracking in tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 50,289 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2021 45,507 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 43,358 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2020 43,358 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2019 40,602 miles

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

transmission oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2018 38,689 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Mar 2018 38,688 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate bothside (1.1.C.1e)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Mar 2017 35,044 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 32,969 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 30,384 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 30,383 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2014 26,394 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 22,575 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2013 22,575 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 16,909 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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LD09 CLX is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 LD09 CLX, 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 LD09 CLX registered?

LD09 CLX is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is LD09 CLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD09 CLX shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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