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LS59 CXR

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

88,158 mi
Last recorded88,158 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS59 CXR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 88,158 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2025 77,574 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2024 73,804 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2024 73,800 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 65,362 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2023 65,362 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Nov 2022 65,332 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 60,946 miles

Nearside Tyre obviously under inflated both nearside tyres low pumped up on test (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear top bushes worn off side more than nearside (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 58,278 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front struts' movement and lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to break away (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both starting to breakaway movement (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 55,687 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting close to wear blocks (5.2.3 (e))

Rear slight brake imbalance

Pass 1 Nov 2018 51,741 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 51,741 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure bracket rotted away (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure bracket rotted away rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust silencer likely to become detached bracket rotted away (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2017 47,052 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 42,127 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 42,127 miles

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

Nearside Rear slight bind on brake

Pass 5 Oct 2015 37,587 miles

both rear lights are condensated

front wipers slightly smeary

Pass 24 Nov 2014 32,636 miles

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

n/s/r brake binding slightly

warer in n/s/r light

Pass 21 Oct 2013 26,737 miles

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

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)

front wipers split

Pass 8 Oct 2012 19,653 miles

front tyres cracked

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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LS59 CXR is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 LS59 CXR, 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 LS59 CXR registered?

LS59 CXR is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 October 2009.

Is LS59 CXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS59 CXR shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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