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LS09 TWE

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,074 mi
Last recorded105,074 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 105,074 miles

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

Front Inner front inner disc corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 90,558 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 83,676 miles

Exhaust rear silencer deteriorated.

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 77,363 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 72,793 miles

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

Rear box outer skin starting corrod

Fail 22 Jun 2022 72,793 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 71,635 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 68,223 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 66,058 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front exhaust pipe damaged

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear axle corroded

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2018 64,258 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jul 2018 64,258 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 61,125 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 58,459 miles

Rear Exhaust corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2016 58,459 miles

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

Rear Exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2015 54,533 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 53,652 miles

n/s front tyre cut side wall and worn both edges

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 19 May 2014 43,968 miles

front wishbone bushes cracked

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 15 May 2013 34,195 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

exhaust backbox corrodied

Fail 15 May 2013 34,195 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

exhaust backbox corrodied

Pass 15 May 2012 22,186 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 TWE 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 80%.

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 TWE, 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 TWE registered?

LS09 TWE is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 May 2009.

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