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LR09 XAA

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,220 mi
Last recorded106,220 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR09 XAA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 106,220 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2025 104,677 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2025 104,677 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 101,418 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 24 May 2023 98,552 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 96,140 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 93,251 miles
Fail 21 May 2021 93,251 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 91,297 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2019 87,106 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 70,269 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2018 70,269 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached bush worn (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached bush worn (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 11 May 2017 61,015 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both sides (2.7.4)

Fail 11 May 2017 61,015 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both sides (2.7.4)

Pass 19 May 2016 53,446 miles

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

Nearside Road wheel slightly damaged Front (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 May 2015 49,706 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2015 49,704 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 45,580 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 May 2013 34,324 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear brake slightly tight

Fail 25 May 2012 26,074 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 May 2012 26,074 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 XAA is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 LR09 XAA, 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 XAA registered?

LR09 XAA is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 May 2009.

Is LR09 XAA safe to buy?

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