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LM09 YEK

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

48,137 mi
Last recorded48,137 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 48,137 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2025 47,779 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 47,423 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 47,122 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 46,026 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 45,432 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 44,721 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 44,020 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in places (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides slightly at bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 7 Feb 2019 42,702 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly worn/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

offside rear tyre slightly worn on outer edge - 3mm in places

rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Feb 2018 40,193 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, rear bushes slightly (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs slightly corroded on inner faces

rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Feb 2017 37,654 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 May 2016 33,562 miles
Fail 21 May 2016 33,562 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 26,419 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 21,145 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 16,556 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 14,628 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 YEK is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YEK, 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 YEK registered?

LM09 YEK is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 June 2009.

Is LM09 YEK safe to buy?

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