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LS09 TYG

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

82,498 mi
Last recorded82,498 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Fail 15 May 2026 82,498 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leaking excessively from transmission Making rattleing noise (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Large crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2025 75,088 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush splitting started (5.3.2 (c))

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

rear exhaust box casing corroded, and peeling away

Pass 11 May 2024 68,716 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges and has some deep cuts 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 May 2022 68,559 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2021 66,067 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 59,168 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 55,176 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 55,176 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 50,138 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 43,688 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 36,443 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 30,894 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 23,703 miles

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

Nearside outer mirror damaged but not affecting view of the road

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

Pass 6 Apr 2013 16,423 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 9,802 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 TYG is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 TYG, 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 TYG registered?

LS09 TYG is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 April 2009.

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