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LM59 UTX

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,866 mi
Last recorded117,866 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 117,866 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 29 May 2025 116,722 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring retainer cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2025 116,722 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn mounting free play exceeding limits (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring retainer cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 112,135 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Mar 2024 112,063 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Exhaust leaking around flexi (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre 3.00mm and in poor condition (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre 2.00mm and in poor condition (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 104,500 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both top mounts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 96,864 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 96,864 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both. (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 93,872 miles

Coil spring corroded rear both side and front off side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side(front near side ball joint slit play) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (cracking and perishing) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

bonnet stay missing

Pass 24 Aug 2020 89,393 miles

Bonnet stay missing.

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arms rear bush partly separated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres slightly cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear wiper blade badly split.

Fail 24 Aug 2020 89,393 miles

Bonnet stay missing.

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arms rear bush partly separated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres slightly cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear wiper blade badly split.

Pass 20 Aug 2019 84,959 miles

Bonnet stay unsecured

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Damp. (5.3.2 (b))

Radiator fan noisy.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips outside zone A less than 40 mm in diameter. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 77,303 miles

ALL EXHAUST SYS/CORRODED

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 71,319 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak engine and gearbox

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust corroded and rear exhaust support clamp missing

Pass 25 Aug 2016 64,978 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust system corroded

Fail 25 Aug 2016 64,978 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2015 57,833 miles

both front and rear numbers

Pass 22 Oct 2014 44,825 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 33,966 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2012 24,849 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

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 UTX is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UTX, 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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LM59 UTX is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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