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LG09 ABO

2009 Ford Ka

Maroon Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

68,343 mi
Last recorded68,343 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG09 ABO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2024 68,343 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 59,666 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2023 59,665 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle o/s/r low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% o/s/f low (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 1 Mar 2023 59,612 miles

Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 58,058 miles

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 55,599 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 51,911 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2019 49,262 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 46,993 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 44,281 miles

Exhaust back box casing corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2016 41,581 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 38,674 miles

rear exhaust box corroded.

Pass 19 Mar 2014 35,513 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 27,052 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 17,802 miles

nearside wheel trim missing

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 22 Mar 2012 17,802 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside wheel trim missing

rear exhaust box in poor condition

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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LG09 ABO is a 2009 Ford Ka in Maroon with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LG09 ABO, 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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LG09 ABO is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 March 2009.

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