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LN59 WLB

2009 Ford Ka

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,729 mi
Last recorded104,729 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN59 WLB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2023 104,729 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted and offside rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 94,224 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner and outer shoulders and worn too wear bares

Nearside Rear tyre worn too wear bars

Offside front tyre worn inner shoulder

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front too rear brake pipes covered and not checked

rear suspension components surface corrosion

Fail 24 Aug 2022 94,222 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre worn too wear bars

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

Nearside Front tyre worn inner and outer shoulders and worn too wear bares

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

Offside front tyre worn inner shoulder

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front too rear brake pipes covered and not checked

rear suspension components surface corrosion

Pass 24 Aug 2021 86,570 miles

chips on screen

Fail 24 Aug 2021 86,570 miles

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

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

chips on screen

Pass 15 Aug 2020 81,842 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2020 81,834 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened upper mounting cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened upper mounting cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2019 67,779 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 54,781 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 50,463 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 47,008 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 40,098 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 33,244 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 26,347 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Sep 2012 16,462 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 16,462 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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LN59 WLB is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LN59 WLB, 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 LN59 WLB registered?

LN59 WLB is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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