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LS09 SXM

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

60,897 mi
Last recorded60,897 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS09 SXM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 60,897 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 51,925 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2025 51,925 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 50,555 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2023 46,781 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2022 44,266 miles

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 8 Jul 2022 44,263 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 41,583 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 38,851 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 36,333 miles

rear exhaust box is slightly corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2018 32,882 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 30,711 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 30,711 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2016 26,761 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 23,343 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 20,453 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 16,927 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 14,216 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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LS09 SXM is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LS09 SXM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LS09 SXM registered?

LS09 SXM is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 April 2009.

Is LS09 SXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS09 SXM shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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