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LS09 TGK

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

98,884 mi
Last recorded98,884 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS09 TGK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2024 98,884 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Park brake cable insecure

Offside Headlamp beam image very weak

Fail 17 Jan 2024 98,883 miles

Nearside Front passenger door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Park brake cable insecure

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Change soon as pads low as well (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Change soon and change discs as well (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp beam image very weak

Pass 17 Jan 2023 93,069 miles

Front Exhaust clamp corroded away by flexi pipe and not clamping exhaust

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Park brake cable mounting bracket broken

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 90,658 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 85,255 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective mounting clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Flexi joint deteriorated on front section of exhaust

Fail 20 Jan 2021 54,546 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective mounting clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Flexi joint deteriorated on front section of exhaust

Pass 21 Jan 2020 84,196 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 84,196 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep splits in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep splits in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 78,909 miles

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

rear box outer skin

Fail 21 Jan 2019 78,909 miles

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

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

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

rear box outer skin

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 70,772 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2018 70,772 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 58,738 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 58,738 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 46,650 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2016 46,650 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 36,812 miles

exhaust backbox outer skin deteriorated

Fail 9 Jan 2015 36,567 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust backbox outer skin deteriorated

Pass 15 Jan 2014 26,998 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 26,994 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 22,788 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 16,525 miles

near side front inner wheel rim is slightly distorted

rear exhaust box has slight corrosion

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 TGK is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 TGK, 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 TGK registered?

LS09 TGK is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 May 2009.

Is LS09 TGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS09 TGK shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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