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LM59 SKE

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

74,575 mi
Last recorded74,575 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM59 SKE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 74,575 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2025 66,232 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 61,572 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Feb 2024 61,572 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 50,328 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 50,113 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 50,113 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 49,930 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

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

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

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

various body damage

Pass 23 Nov 2020 48,367 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 46,571 miles

both front lower suspension arm bushes deteriorating

exhaust system corroded

nearside front tyre wearing thin on edge

various body damage

Pass 20 Nov 2018 44,133 miles

Front exhaust clamp broken rear syilancer corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2018 44,133 miles

Front exhaust clamp broken rear syilancer corroded

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 41,579 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin *****<2.00mm strong advice (3.5.1g)

oil level below minimum. topped up 1.5 litre

Pass 17 Nov 2016 38,835 miles

tracking decomended

Fail 17 Nov 2016 38,835 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

oil leaking from oil filter

tracking decomended

Pass 5 Nov 2015 35,306 miles

Front tracking recomended

Rear wiper rubber parished

Fail 5 Nov 2015 35,306 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/65/14 (4.1.D.1b)

Front tracking recomended

Rear wiper rubber parished

Fail 18 Nov 2014 33,143 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

tracking recomended

Pass 18 Nov 2014 33,143 miles

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

tracking recomended

Pass 23 Oct 2013 30,173 miles

** offside front tyre worn close to limits and inner edge worn - 175/65r14 **

offside rear tyre outer wall slight cut

Fail 23 Oct 2013 30,173 miles

** offside front tyre worn close to limits and inner edge worn - 175/65r14 **

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)

offside rear tyre outer wall slight cut

Pass 22 Oct 2012 19,758 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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LM59 SKE is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 LM59 SKE, 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 LM59 SKE registered?

LM59 SKE is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 November 2009.

Is LM59 SKE safe to buy?

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