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LS09 UYN

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,336 mi
Last recorded72,336 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 72,336 miles

Front springs corroded

Front top mounts rusty

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear axle corroded

exhaust system corroded + back box clamp missing

Fail 13 Jul 2026 72,335 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front springs corroded

Front top mounts rusty

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear axle corroded

exhaust system corroded + back box clamp missing

Pass 21 Jul 2025 67,514 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2025 67,512 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2025 65,134 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box has deterioration (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened o/s/ r and n/s/r axle has corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 58,898 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 52,964 miles

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated.

Fail 9 Jan 2023 52,964 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively strong advise. (1.2.1 (f))

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated.

Pass 14 Feb 2022 45,600 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working half of brake light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front top mount has slight play

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 40,738 miles

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level brake light has one bulb not working. (4.3.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated.

Pass 3 Feb 2020 38,380 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracking (5.2.3 (j))

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated.

Pass 4 Feb 2019 35,194 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip to windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Blade not secured properly. (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer very corroded.( Outer skin corroded away.)

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 32,454 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Lower suspension arm rear most bush. (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% High level brake light. (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 29,220 miles

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

o/s/r suspension bump stop broken.

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated.

Fail 6 Feb 2017 29,219 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/r suspension bump stop broken.

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated.

Pass 23 Feb 2016 26,015 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 25,786 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 25,786 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 22,922 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2013 21,489 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 UYN is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UYN, 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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LS09 UYN is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 May 2009.

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