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LS09 TWZ

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

105,646 mi
Last recorded105,646 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2025 105,646 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2024 102,325 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 92,001 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 92,001 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 91,173 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose box cover (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2022 91,152 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose box cover (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 88,164 miles

Back box outer skin corroded

Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Front registration plate deteriorated

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside rear bump stop detached

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2021 88,164 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Bush detached from connecting rod and sliding (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt And rear bush deteriorated with play and balljoint has play also (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Back box outer skin corroded

Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Front registration plate deteriorated

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside rear bump stop detached

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 85,326 miles

Back box outer skin corroded

Both registration plates deteriorated

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine oil leak

Front wishbones rear bushes both sides deteriorated

Pass 29 Aug 2019 78,055 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2019 78,054 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 67,023 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 67,021 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 59,509 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 57,802 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 57,470 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer heavily corroded (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 May 2016 57,467 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre Rear Brake light inop

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer heavily corroded (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 May 2015 56,683 miles

ALL valve's are slightly damaged due to hub cap retaining ring

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear silencer corroded, not blowing

Fail 12 May 2015 56,683 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

ALL valve's are slightly damaged due to hub cap retaining ring

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear silencer corroded, not blowing

Pass 4 Mar 2014 48,154 miles

high level brake light not working

nearside front tyre on 2mm, cracks in sidewall

offside front tyre on 3mm & perished

Fail 4 Mar 2014 48,154 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

high level brake light not working

nearside front tyre on 2mm, cracks in sidewall

offside front tyre on 3mm & perished

Pass 15 Feb 2013 38,700 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 28,823 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 TWZ is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 TWZ, 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 TWZ registered?

LS09 TWZ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 April 2009.

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