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LR09 NJE

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

86,415 mi
Last recorded86,415 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR09 NJE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 86,415 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front pipe bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 84,750 miles

Exhaust mounting defective and whole system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn bump stop detatched (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear axel corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2024 83,281 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))

rear axel corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2024 83,281 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))

rear axel corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2023 81,889 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 80,498 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 80,491 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 79,896 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 79,896 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 78,535 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 75,696 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 71,996 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 61,164 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 51,985 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 43,720 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 30,728 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 17,351 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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LR09 NJE is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LR09 NJE, 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 LR09 NJE registered?

LR09 NJE is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 3 April 2009.

Is LR09 NJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR09 NJE shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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