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LS09 TJO

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

86,058 mi
Last recorded86,058 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS09 TJO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 86,058 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 78,906 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 71,520 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 69,693 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 66,350 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 60,539 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 54,705 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 51,392 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2015 43,917 miles

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

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

backbox corroded

Pass 6 May 2014 34,860 miles

Exhaust rear box corroded

Fail 6 May 2014 34,860 miles

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

Exhaust rear box corroded

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 26,887 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 19,098 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2012 19,098 miles

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

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

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 TJO is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 TJO, 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 TJO registered?

LS09 TJO is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 May 2009.

Is LS09 TJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS09 TJO shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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