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LG09 XBB

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,045 mi
Last recorded96,045 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG09 XBB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 96,045 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 94,678 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened inc axle and coil springs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2025 94,678 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened inc axle and coil springs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 91,701 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 91,012 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 75,785 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear coil springs corroded

exhaust rear silencer outer casing split and corroded

nearside front driveshaft inner seal weeping

oil leak at engine sump

Pass 6 Jan 2021 59,411 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 59,410 miles

Nearside Rear 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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 46,859 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 46,856 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 34,362 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2018 34,362 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 23,527 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 23,527 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 16,506 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 13,931 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 11,974 miles

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

nearside front tyre outer tread badly splitting

offside front tyre outer tread badly splitting

Pass 25 Feb 2014 9,743 miles

n/s & o/s wiper blades split at ends.

Pass 25 Feb 2013 7,378 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 4,750 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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LG09 XBB is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XBB, 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 XBB registered?

LG09 XBB is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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