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LN59 YXK

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

80,750 mi
Last recorded80,750 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN59 YXK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2024 80,750 miles

Rear wiper missing

Pass 21 Apr 2023 71,510 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2023 71,507 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Flexi (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 May 2022 63,248 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 58,762 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front metal mounting fractured (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 55,657 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 55,657 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides, (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 53,609 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 50,880 miles

complete exhaust section corroded up.

front brake disc's corroded & pitted up.

note: engine sump corroded up.

offside front tyre cracked & perished up.

Pass 1 Sep 2017 47,852 miles

front brake discs corrode on edges

nearside front suspension anti roll bar link boot damage.

rear exhaust section leaking slight from joint area.

Pass 25 Aug 2016 42,432 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 38,356 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 35,603 miles

nearside tyre on 2.mm tread depth.

offside rear tyre on 2.5mm tread depth

Fail 21 Aug 2014 35,603 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

front brake disc's lipped & worn.

front wiper blades smearing screen.

nearside tyre on 2.mm tread depth.

offside rear tyre on 2.5mm tread depth

rear exhaust section slightly leaking front joint.

Pass 2 Sep 2013 31,891 miles

nearside rear tyre on 2.mm tread depth.

offside rear tyre on 3.mm tread depth.

Pass 21 Aug 2012 26,315 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

slight cut on nearside rear tyre tread

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 YXK is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LN59 YXK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LN59 YXK registered?

LN59 YXK is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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