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LS09 TBX

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

80,597 mi
Last recorded80,597 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS09 TBX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 80,597 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust noisy Exhaust Box broken inside (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocks also corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 78,527 miles

Rear Exhaust box broken inside

Pass 30 Nov 2023 75,875 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2023 75,875 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175 65 14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 72,885 miles

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

Rear Underside corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2021 69,570 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 67,265 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 4 Dec 2020 67,265 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 May 2019 64,499 miles
Fail 25 May 2019 64,480 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

both rear handbrake cable brackets heavily corroded

Pass 15 May 2018 59,463 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 53,209 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 6 May 2017 53,203 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure parking brake cable mount broken (3.5.1d)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure parking brake cable mount broken (3.5.1d)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 6 May 2016 44,304 miles

N/s/r - O/s/r handbrake cable insecure.

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

O/s/r - N/s/r handbrake cable brackets corroded.

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

Rear exhaust poor condition

Fail 6 May 2016 44,304 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

N/s/r - O/s/r handbrake cable insecure.

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

O/s/r - N/s/r handbrake cable brackets corroded.

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

Rear exhaust poor condition

Fail 9 May 2015 36,763 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 May 2015 36,763 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2014 30,117 miles

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 18 May 2013 23,542 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 15,261 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 TBX is a 2009 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LS09 TBX, 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 LS09 TBX registered?

LS09 TBX is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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