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LR59 LNG

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

157,493 mi
Last recorded157,493 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2022
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR59 LNG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2022 157,493 miles

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

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

exhaust corroding

rear axle corroding

Fail 8 Jun 2022 157,493 miles

Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both rear top bushs (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

exhaust corroding

rear axle corroding

Pass 17 Jun 2021 149,710 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

back box corroding

both reg plates defective but not unreadable

Fail 11 Jun 2021 149,706 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both fronts (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

back box corroding

both reg plates defective but not unreadable

Pass 1 Jul 2019 141,579 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 136,505 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 76,801 miles

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

all four tyres worn smooth on inner edges

rear silencer box outer casing is deteriorated

Fail 20 Jul 2017 76,781 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

all four tyres worn smooth on inner edges

rear silencer box outer casing is deteriorated

Pass 29 Jul 2016 68,148 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 56,203 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 56,203 miles

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear exhaust deteriated

Pass 30 Jul 2014 37,920 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 17,871 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 13,082 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 LNG is a 2009 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 LR59 LNG, 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 LNG registered?

LR59 LNG is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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