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LM09 OPH

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,421 mi
Last recorded97,421 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM09 OPH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 97,421 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 96,514 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 95,542 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2024 95,520 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 94,693 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 93,694 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 93,694 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 92,730 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 90,069 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 90,067 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2019 85,510 miles

Offside Rear suspension bump stop detached

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 10 May 2018 79,702 miles

exhaust in poor condition

Fail 30 Apr 2018 79,700 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 19 Jun 2017 77,659 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 77,659 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 74,351 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 74,351 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 68,367 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 47,510 miles

Nearside front tyre tread depth getting low

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

Pass 13 Jul 2013 29,173 miles

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

slight damage o/s/f tyre

Pass 12 Jul 2012 7,802 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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LM09 OPH is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 LM09 OPH, 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 LM09 OPH registered?

LM09 OPH is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 July 2009.

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