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LL09 YOT

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

79,253 mi
Last recorded79,253 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL09 YOT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 79,253 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Damage (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 74,622 miles

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

Nearside Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Gearbox Drive shaft sill (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 69,930 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 69,930 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2022 65,702 miles

Offside Front Top shock mount has slight play

Pass 18 Aug 2021 60,791 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 60,790 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 56,508 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2020 56,508 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 52,902 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 52,902 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 48,031 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 42,989 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 37,829 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 32,148 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 26,525 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 20,813 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 15,531 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 15,531 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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LL09 YOT is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LL09 YOT, 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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LL09 YOT is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 August 2009.

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