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LN09 XYU

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

95,251 mi
Last recorded95,251 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2022
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN09 XYU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2022 95,251 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 90,930 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2021 90,930 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 86,241 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 2 Jul 2020 86,240 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 78,391 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 70,342 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 70,342 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 66,126 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front tyre has side wall damage

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Apr 2016 61,116 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2016 61,116 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported Front flexible section snapped (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 57,972 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 57,969 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 54,111 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Apr 2014 54,028 miles

rear exhaust box outer casing is corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2013 44,999 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 28,902 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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LN09 XYU is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LN09 XYU, 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 LN09 XYU registered?

LN09 XYU is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 April 2009.

Is LN09 XYU safe to buy?

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