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LR09 YNL

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

101,043 mi
Last recorded101,043 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 101,043 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 97,721 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 91,238 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 82,494 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn TOP MOUNT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 7 Nov 2022 82,492 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn TOP MOUNT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Dec 2021 72,904 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2021 72,904 miles

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))

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 63,575 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2020 63,575 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 56,671 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 54,674 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 53,118 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 49,158 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 49,156 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 40,392 miles

Nearside Front headlamp bracket damaged, but secure

Rear Brake cable modified but not seriously weakened handbrake cable (3.5.1n)

Rear both sides - bump stop damaged / loose

Rear exhaust outer skin - corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2015 31,548 miles

Offside Rear tyre outer side wall cracking

Pass 8 Nov 2014 24,527 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 20,227 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 18,236 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside wiper blade loose

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 YNL is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YNL, 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 YNL registered?

LR09 YNL is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 May 2009.

Is LR09 YNL safe to buy?

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