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LP09 ECE

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

122,975 mi
Last recorded122,975 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP09 ECE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 122,975 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2026 122,975 miles

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

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

Exhaust corroded

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 105,095 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2025 105,095 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2024 87,347 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 66,648 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2023 66,648 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 57,499 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 57,498 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 53,254 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 49,517 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 43,663 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner constant velocity joint boot insecure but still preventing ingress of dirt

Nearside Front headlamp lens deteriorated

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 38,899 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 31,425 miles

Exhaust system corroded especially rear

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 May 2016 27,494 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 27,494 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 21,603 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 16,967 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2013 10,406 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 9,766 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 9,364 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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LP09 ECE is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 LP09 ECE, 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 LP09 ECE registered?

LP09 ECE is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 4 August 2009.

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