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LO59 CLJ

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

82,932 mi
Last recorded82,932 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO59 CLJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 82,932 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2026 82,917 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe/ front pipe connection (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2025 76,914 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 70,518 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2024 70,516 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 66,921 miles

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear wiper u/s

Fail 31 Aug 2023 66,917 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear wiper u/s

Pass 25 Aug 2022 63,749 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2022 63,749 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective fuel cap /temp fitted not sealing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 60,046 miles

Front both bottom ball joint dust covers deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre starting to wear inner edge

non factory fuel cap fitted

rear suspension axle corroded

Fail 26 Aug 2021 60,046 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively rear brake drum (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front both bottom ball joint dust covers deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre starting to wear inner edge

non factory fuel cap fitted

rear suspension axle corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2020 56,490 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 51,365 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 45,948 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 45,946 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

exhaust back box outer skin deteriorated

Pass 5 Sep 2017 38,674 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2016 25,342 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear exhaust system deteriorated/corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2016 25,342 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear exhaust system deteriorated/corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2015 14,333 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 13,276 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2013 10,292 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 7,776 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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LO59 CLJ is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 LO59 CLJ, 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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LO59 CLJ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 December 2009.

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