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LL58 LXS

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

97,142 mi
Last recorded97,142 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL58 LXS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2026 97,142 miles

underbody covered in underseal

Fail 11 Apr 2026 97,142 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

underbody covered in underseal

Pass 20 Feb 2025 96,947 miles

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

front and rear suspension components coated in sealant

Pass 30 Apr 2024 96,095 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2024 96,087 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 85,790 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2023 85,790 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Emissions not tested exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both rear (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 72,176 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2022 72,176 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 64,963 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2021 64,963 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 62,886 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 15 Jan 2020 62,886 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 58,283 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 54,278 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 49,001 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 49,001 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 43,414 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 38,764 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2015 38,764 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 31,003 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

rear exhaust silencer begining to corrode along seam

Pass 21 Jan 2013 23,231 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 15,031 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 15,031 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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LL58 LXS is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LL58 LXS, 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 LL58 LXS registered?

LL58 LXS is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 January 2009.

Is LL58 LXS safe to buy?

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