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LS59 FKV

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

45,605 mi
Last recorded45,605 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 45,605 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2026 45,576 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2025 39,560 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2024 34,122 miles

Exhaust box corroded

Exhaust box has minor leak

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

Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Feb 2024 34,121 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust box corroded

Exhaust box has minor leak

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

Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2023 29,118 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 24,667 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 24,196 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 24,196 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 23,899 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 23,899 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 23,322 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 23,056 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 22,569 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 21,841 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 21,048 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 21,048 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 19,126 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 15,667 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 24 Nov 2012 15,584 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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 FKV 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 70%.

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 FKV, 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 FKV registered?

LS59 FKV is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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