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LG59 ACF

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

38,435 mi
Last recorded38,435 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG59 ACF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Aug 2026 38,435 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Drop link (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 axel corroded

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

Pass 29 Aug 2025 37,534 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam especially nearside spring platform (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated/corroded

Fail 26 Aug 2025 37,526 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam especially nearside spring platform (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated/corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2024 35,946 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded/deteriorated

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 33,831 miles

Exhaust corrosion

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2023 33,831 miles

Exhaust corrosion

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 31,154 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Aug 2022 31,154 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 28,432 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2021 28,432 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator Both side (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 25,666 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 22,557 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 19,385 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2018 19,385 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 15,948 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 13,934 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 11,919 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 9,982 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 8,114 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 6,565 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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LG59 ACF is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LG59 ACF, 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 LG59 ACF registered?

LG59 ACF is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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