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LM59 WDC

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

105,563 mi
Last recorded105,563 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM59 WDC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 105,563 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both ear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 16 Dec 2024 105,563 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both ear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 103,974 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 97,388 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 91,769 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2021 91,741 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2020 84,818 miles

Exhaust is corroded .

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 79,467 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2019 79,467 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2018 70,684 miles

exhaust is broken

nearside rear bump stop is broken

Fail 24 Nov 2018 70,684 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre BADLY worn on the outer edge ()

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

exhaust is broken

nearside rear bump stop is broken

Pass 11 Nov 2017 62,449 miles

nearside front tyre is worn on the inner & outer edges

Fail 11 Nov 2017 62,449 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre is worn on the inner & outer edges

Pass 25 Nov 2016 52,635 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 52,635 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 42,522 miles

engine oil cap is missing /engine oil is spraying all over the engine bay

nearside tyre is low on presure

Fail 27 Nov 2015 42,522 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine oil cap is missing /engine oil is spraying all over the engine bay

nearside tyre is low on presure

Pass 29 Nov 2014 33,708 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Nov 2014 33,708 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 26,222 miles

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

front wipers are worn & split

Pass 4 Dec 2012 17,041 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 WDC is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 WDC, 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 WDC registered?

LM59 WDC is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 5 December 2009.

Is LM59 WDC safe to buy?

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