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LR59 KSF

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

51,473 mi
Last recorded51,473 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR59 KSF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 51,473 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner cv boot deteriorated

Offside Front door handle comes loose

Fail 7 Nov 2025 51,460 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Oct 2025 51,430 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 46,377 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Lower Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2024 46,350 miles

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

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Lower Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2023 40,678 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2023 40,678 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2022 35,248 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2021 31,105 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 30,402 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50v15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50v15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50v15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50v15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 29,655 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 27,924 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 27,924 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/50v15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/50v15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2017 25,991 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre severely perished 195/55h15

Offside Rear tyre severely perished 195/55h15

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 27 Jun 2016 22,912 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres showing signs of age / cracking

Fail 22 Jun 2016 22,878 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres showing signs of age / cracking

Pass 10 Dec 2014 16,889 miles

Both rear tyres showing signs of age

Rear silencer heavily corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2013 13,474 miles

all tyres starting to crack through treads

Pass 12 Nov 2012 9,147 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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LR59 KSF is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LR59 KSF, 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 KSF registered?

LR59 KSF is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 December 2009.

Is LR59 KSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR59 KSF shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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