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LM59 VWK

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,971 mi
Last recorded100,971 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM59 VWK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2024 100,971 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2024 100,971 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 96,163 miles

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security underneath vehicle (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 30 May 2023 96,163 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security underneath vehicle (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 16 May 2022 93,241 miles

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

Rear coil spring mounts corroded (both)

Fail 7 May 2022 93,241 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear coil spring mounts corroded (both)

Pass 6 Apr 2021 87,164 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 84,609 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 74,160 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2018 68,676 miles

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2017 68,671 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Coolant leak

Front Brake discs slightly worn

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2016 60,440 miles

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

rear silencer corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2015 47,887 miles

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

child seat fitted time of test

Fail 17 Nov 2014 39,329 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 39,329 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 32,058 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 24,700 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 24,700 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 VWK is a 2009 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VWK, 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 VWK registered?

LM59 VWK is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 November 2009.

Is LM59 VWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM59 VWK shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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