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LM59 UVN

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

209,181 mi
Last recorded209,181 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM59 UVN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2023 209,181 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 196,029 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

underside starting to surface corrode

Pass 3 Sep 2021 189,184 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

coolant leak from radiator

Fail 27 Aug 2021 189,145 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged handbrake cable badly corroded/seized (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure handbrake cable (1.1.15 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

coolant leak from radiator

Pass 25 Aug 2020 180,265 miles

condensation in offside rear light unit

nearside rear brake hose bracket broken (repair has been made with cable ties)

Fail 18 Aug 2020 180,062 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

condensation in offside rear light unit

nearside rear brake hose bracket broken (repair has been made with cable ties)

Pass 16 Apr 2019 269,981 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 151,010 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre Worn On Inner Edge

Offside Front Tyre Perished

Pass 3 Jan 2017 140,813 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 130,670 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre low tread on inner edge

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

Offside Front tyre cracked and perished

Fail 9 Dec 2015 130,654 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front tyre low tread on inner edge

Offside Front tyre cracked and perished

Pass 23 Dec 2014 123,463 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2014 123,423 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 114,487 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

REAR EXHAUST BOX DETERIORATING

SLIGHT KNOCKING NOISE FROM FRONT OFF VEHICLE NO FAULT FOUND TIME OFF TEST

Pass 28 Nov 2012 170,901 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/r bump stop insecure

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 UVN is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 UVN, 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 UVN registered?

LM59 UVN is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 December 2009.

Is LM59 UVN safe to buy?

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