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LD59 VDC

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

91,197 mi
Last recorded91,197 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD59 VDC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2024 91,197 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 88,689 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Light unit damaged

Rear Exhaust back box corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2024 88,689 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Light unit damaged

Rear Exhaust back box corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2023 88,477 miles

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

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

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

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

corrosion to exhaust back box

Pass 27 Jan 2022 88,087 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2022 88,086 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 76,753 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2019 67,166 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 67,155 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2018 53,688 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2018 53,688 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 40,053 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm on inside edge, worn out on outside edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Nov 2017 40,053 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm on inside edge, worn out on outside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wiper poor

Pass 26 Oct 2016 28,004 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre smooth inner shoulder

Offside Mirror unit insecure

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Perishing and nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 21,863 miles

Exhaust rear box heavily corroded.

Offside Front Some damage to door mirror mounting.

Fail 3 Oct 2015 21,863 miles

Exhaust rear box heavily corroded.

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Jets not squirting front screen swept area. (8.2.3)

Offside Front Some damage to door mirror mounting.

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Jets not squirting front screen swept area. (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 19,788 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 19,788 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 15,227 miles

front tyres cracking

rear tyres cracking

Fail 1 Oct 2013 15,227 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front tyres cracking

rear tyres cracking

Pass 1 Oct 2012 11,914 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 VDC 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 61.9%.

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 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 VDC, 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 VDC registered?

LD59 VDC is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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