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LK09 RTV

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,813 mi
Last recorded88,813 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK09 RTV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 88,813 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2026 88,774 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 85,793 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 are corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Axel is corroded

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shocks casing are corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 85,414 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 springs are corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 84,794 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 84,166 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 81,058 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 74,594 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 71,840 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 71,840 miles

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

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

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

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective fuel cap not fitted correctly, could be dangerous in the event of an accident (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 68,228 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

center exhaust hanger corroded and weak

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2018 68,228 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

center exhaust hanger corroded and weak

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2017 65,097 miles

both front coil springs corroding

both rear coil springs corroding

rear exhaust box corroded

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 9 Jun 2017 65,097 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both front coil springs corroding

both rear coil springs corroding

rear exhaust box corroded

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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LK09 RTV is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 LK09 RTV, 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 LK09 RTV registered?

LK09 RTV is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 June 2009.

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