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LG59 CDX

2009 Ford Ka

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

37,980 mi
Last recorded37,980 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG59 CDX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 37,980 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 37,306 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 36,682 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 34,996 miles

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

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

Nearside Front fog lamp broken

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 34,996 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front fog lamp broken

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 32,916 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 31,097 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 29,056 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp broken

Pass 9 Oct 2018 26,699 miles

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

Nearside Front fog lamp broken

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

Fail 9 Oct 2018 26,699 miles

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

Nearside Front fog lamp broken

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 25,595 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread to limit (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Sep 2017 25,582 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread to limit (6.3.1d)

Rear wiper deteriorated

Pass 13 Oct 2016 23,042 miles

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

Rear suspension bushes worn

Pass 3 Sep 2015 18,379 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 13,761 miles

o/s/f tyre 2mm tread and wearing on edge

Pass 27 Aug 2013 10,959 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 8,063 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 Aug 2012 8,063 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 CDX is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LG59 CDX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LG59 CDX registered?

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

Is LG59 CDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG59 CDX shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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