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LD09 CVG

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

159,126 mi
Last recorded159,126 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD09 CVG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 159,126 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside and offside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 154,246 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside and offside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Feb 2025 154,240 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside and offside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 148,604 miles

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

exhaust rubber mounts deteriorated

Pass 17 Feb 2023 147,609 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre rubber hanger perishing (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front inner wings/chassis rail troughs corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured faded (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear spring seats and axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2023 147,609 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour faded to excess (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour faded to excess (4.4.3 (a))

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

Exhaust mounting defective centre rubber hanger perishing (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front inner wings/chassis rail troughs corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured faded (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear spring seats and axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 146,610 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear rear axel very corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2021 145,325 miles

Offside Rear Suspension Bump Stop Detached! (Loose Inside Rear Coil Spring!)

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

Fail 16 Feb 2021 145,319 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure Hand Brake Cable! (1.1.15 (c))

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

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine Engine Sump Excessively Corroded! (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension Bump Stop Detached! (Loose Inside Rear Coil Spring!)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2020 143,953 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump pan very corroded and leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear rear axel + coil springs very corroded .

Fail 19 Feb 2020 143,941 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak front flexi exhaust pipe broken + leaking (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure likely to detach . (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged metal brake pipe mounting corroded + snapped . (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle 30% Imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective middle pipe supporting mount broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump pan very corroded and leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear rear axel + coil springs very corroded .

engine oil on minimum level .

Pass 7 Feb 2019 140,070 miles

Front exhaust joint has slight blow

Nearside Rear handbrake cable support bracket broken

Fail 4 Feb 2019 139,996 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working both washers not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front exhaust joint has slight blow

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear handbrake cable support bracket broken

Pass 5 Feb 2018 132,480 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 31 Jan 2018 132,446 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure bracket snapped (3.5.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported bracket snapped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjusted (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 124,504 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm, perrishing (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Jan 2017 124,504 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm, perrishing (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 117,455 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 109,313 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 107,165 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Dec 2013 107,063 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

oil level slightly low

Pass 14 Jan 2013 106,211 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 86,294 miles

Oil leak

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 CVG is a 2009 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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