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LM09 XDJ

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

87,947 mi
Last recorded87,947 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 87,947 miles

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

Travel in hand brake

Pass 12 Jan 2024 85,688 miles

Rear Unable to check rear belts due to push chair

Fail 12 Jan 2024 85,688 miles

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

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

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

Rear Unable to check rear belts due to push chair

Pass 20 Jan 2023 83,281 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 77,836 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 77,836 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 73,750 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 73,750 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 70,569 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 67,313 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 62,138 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 56,748 miles

exhaust rear section deteriorated

Pass 2 Mar 2016 49,847 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 45,268 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorating

Fail 3 Mar 2015 45,268 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorating

Pass 13 Feb 2014 40,072 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 34,692 miles

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)

Fail 21 Feb 2013 34,692 miles

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

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)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 28,940 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 XDJ is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue 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 LM09 XDJ, 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 XDJ registered?

LM09 XDJ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 May 2009.

Is LM09 XDJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM09 XDJ shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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