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LR59 KRE

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

52,405 mi
Last recorded52,405 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR59 KRE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 52,405 miles

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 50,877 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 48,783 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2023 48,782 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 46,634 miles

rear axle in poor condition

rear exhaust in poor condition but not blowing

Fail 16 Sep 2022 46,634 miles

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

rear axle in poor condition

rear exhaust in poor condition but not blowing

Pass 9 Sep 2021 44,185 miles

exhaust system rusty

rear axle corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2020 43,259 miles

Front Front top mounts corroded.

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

Rear Rear axle corroded.

Rear Rear exhaust backbox corroded/pealing

Rear rear coil springs corroded.

Fail 16 Sep 2020 43,258 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front wipers split. (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Front top mounts corroded.

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

Rear Rear axle corroded.

Rear Rear exhaust backbox corroded/pealing

Rear rear coil springs corroded.

Pass 6 Sep 2019 42,416 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear axle corroded

Nearside Rear exhaust box outer cover corroded no gas leak s

Offside Front Coolant leak engine ()

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

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

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

axle corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2019 42,416 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear axle corroded

Nearside Rear exhaust box outer cover corroded no gas leak s

Offside Front Coolant leak engine ()

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

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

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

axle corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2018 40,030 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear axle has surface corrosion

Rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2017 37,348 miles

Offside Rear bump stop broken off

Pass 2 Sep 2016 34,282 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust box outer cover corroded no gas leaks at is time

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 15 Sep 2015 29,298 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 24,594 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 21,163 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 16,233 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 16,233 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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LR59 KRE is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LR59 KRE, 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 LR59 KRE registered?

LR59 KRE is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 September 2009.

Is LR59 KRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR59 KRE shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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