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LM59 WUW

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

62,003 mi
Last recorded62,003 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 62,003 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 59,643 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and forward crash bars (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle spring cups (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Dec 2024 59,643 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and forward crash bars (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle spring cups (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 57,167 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

offside front bolt in out rigger heavily corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2023 57,166 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

offside front bolt in out rigger heavily corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2022 56,820 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 51,728 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2020 46,662 miles

Front both front shock absorber corroded

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

Fail 14 Nov 2020 46,662 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front both front shock absorber corroded

Nearside Rear shock absorber corroded

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 41,869 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front both front shock asorbers corroded

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 36,469 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 31,272 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 26,021 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 20,414 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 14,855 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 8,910 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 3,860 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 WUW is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WUW, 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 WUW registered?

LM59 WUW is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 November 2009.

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