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LM09 YFT

2009 Ford Ka

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

63,481 mi
Last recorded63,481 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM09 YFT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 63,481 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2025 59,488 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 57,626 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn edges and perished in tread

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

chip in windscreen

rear lower spring cup corroding

Pass 18 Jul 2023 56,224 miles

Nearside Rear wheel rim buckled

both front tyres slightly worn edges and perished

both rear lower spring cups corroded

rear spring cups corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2022 54,694 miles

Gearbox Damp

Nearside Rear Wheel Slightly Damaged

Rear Coil Springs Corroded

Rear Lower Spring Cups Corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2021 52,821 miles

Nearside Front top strut mount slight play

Nearside Front tyre slight worn edges

Nearside Rear wheel damaged

rear axle mount bush's perished, rear axle and spring cups corroding

Pass 16 Jul 2020 51,756 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 50,100 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 47,758 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 45,994 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 43,081 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges worn (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Jul 2016 43,081 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges worn (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 36,646 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 30,331 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 22,365 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 15,730 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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 YFT is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 YFT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LM09 YFT registered?

LM09 YFT is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 June 2009.

Is LM09 YFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM09 YFT shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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