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LP59 SMV

2009 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

57,821 mi
Last recorded57,821 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP59 SMV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 57,821 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Apr 2026 57,820 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 48,072 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2023 39,589 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2023 39,097 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle - spring seat (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle - spring seat (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed visible in cracks on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed visible in cracks on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2022 29,983 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2022 29,983 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 28,548 miles

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both upper suspension mounting cups (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear lower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear lower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 27,389 miles

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe/axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 26,105 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective and flexi in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

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

rear axle corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2019 26,100 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective and flexi in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2018 24,550 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 21,566 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 19,052 miles

o/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 10 Sep 2015 15,098 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 12,342 miles

exhaust backbox corroded

n/s wiper split

n/s/f tyre low on tread

Pass 18 Sep 2013 10,172 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 8,008 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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LP59 SMV is a 2009 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LP59 SMV, 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 LP59 SMV registered?

LP59 SMV is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 September 2009.

Is LP59 SMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LP59 SMV shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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