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LG09 JXB

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,198 mi
Last recorded101,198 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG09 JXB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 101,198 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2026 101,198 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

reverse light not working

Pass 3 Jul 2025 99,638 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nearside and offside , inner boots (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced scuttle panel corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached damaged (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside rear and offside rear guides corroded off (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear 2mm, offside rear feathering inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Jul 2025 99,636 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nearside and offside , inner boots (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced scuttle panel corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached damaged (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside rear and offside rear guides corroded off (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear 2mm, offside rear feathering inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 98,569 miles

Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively nearside and offside , inner joints (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front metal scuttle panel corroded through

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front headlamp damaged but still secure

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear nearside and offside , handbrake cable mounting points corroded off

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 96,778 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front scuttle panel under windscreen corroded through

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear parking brake cable brackets corroded through on nearside and offside rear

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Jun 2023 96,775 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front scuttle panel under windscreen corroded through

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear reverse lamp stays on

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear parking brake cable brackets corroded through on nearside and offside rear

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 May 2022 94,663 miles

Coolant leak

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced windscreen metal scuttle panel corroded through (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 20 May 2021 85,053 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, back bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

rear silencer outer casing coming off

reverse lamp stays on

Pass 20 May 2020 77,842 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2019 72,420 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 69,106 miles

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

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 May 2017 62,948 miles

rear exhaust very rusty

Fail 19 May 2017 62,948 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm urgent (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

rear exhaust clamp rotten away but still secure

rear exhaust very rusty

Pass 28 May 2016 57,858 miles
Fail 28 May 2016 57,858 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 50,784 miles

back box exhaust outer skin corroded

rear tyre's slight perrishing

Pass 29 Apr 2014 49,953 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 49,953 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 38,311 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 29,283 miles

centre tread of offside front tyre wearing low

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 JXB 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 71.4%.

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 LG09 JXB, 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 LG09 JXB registered?

LG09 JXB is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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