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LG59 WMY

2009 Ford Ka

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

109,196 mi
Last recorded109,196 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2018
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG59 WMY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2018 109,196 miles

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

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

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

nearside drive shaft seal leaking slightly

Fail 16 Oct 2018 109,196 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside drive shaft seal leaking slightly

Pass 12 Oct 2017 99,320 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 93,077 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil misting around lower engine

surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 9 Oct 2015 82,055 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 68,467 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 55,961 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 15 Oct 2013 55,961 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 43,370 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 WMY is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 WMY, 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 WMY registered?

LG59 WMY is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 October 2009.

Is LG59 WMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG59 WMY shows 9 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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