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LD59 TXS

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

135,506 mi
Last recorded135,506 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD59 TXS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2023 135,506 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2023 135,499 miles

Driver's door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 123,008 miles

Rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 14 Jan 2022 123,008 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps 2x501 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 20 Jan 2021 110,291 miles

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

exhaust centre/flexy and rear box corroded.

Fail 20 Jan 2021 110,290 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

exhaust centre/flexy and rear box corroded.

Pass 22 Jan 2020 98,865 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 86,064 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 79,367 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 70,832 miles

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

Front wiper blades poor

Rear exhaust deteriorated and clamp missing

offside front and rear wheel trims missing

Fail 7 Nov 2016 70,832 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front wiper blades poor

Rear exhaust deteriorated and clamp missing

offside front and rear wheel trims missing

Pass 12 Oct 2015 57,347 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

Fail 12 Oct 2015 57,347 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 1 Oct 2014 42,488 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 42,488 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 29,070 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2012 16,818 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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LD59 TXS is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LD59 TXS, 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 LD59 TXS registered?

LD59 TXS is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 October 2009.

Is LD59 TXS safe to buy?

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