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LD09 XUS

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

97,063 mi
Last recorded97,063 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD09 XUS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 97,063 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 96,980 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 96,464 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 96,090 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2023 96,090 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 93,878 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2022 93,878 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2021 90,140 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2020 82,433 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 May 2019 73,488 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2018 63,765 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Oil leak Gearbox gear selector oil seal ()

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Handbrake cable outer casing broken

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Handbrake cable outer casing broken

Pass 11 May 2017 55,578 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop insecure

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 May 2017 55,578 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)

Nearside Rear bump stop insecure

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear tyre has minor cuts in tyre tread but not deep enough to expose the cords

Pass 13 May 2016 47,925 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 47,922 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

puncture in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 May 2015 40,072 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 32,584 miles

exhaust back box is deteriorated

Pass 14 May 2013 26,884 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 19,398 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 XUS is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black 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 LD09 XUS, 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 XUS registered?

LD09 XUS is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 May 2009.

Is LD09 XUS safe to buy?

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