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LS59 MGE

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

117,376 mi
Last recorded117,376 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS59 MGE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2026 117,376 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe worn (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2026 117,227 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front exhaust flexible section is corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure Front exhaust clamp is corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Nearside and Offside (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Bonnet stay fixing clip is broken

Brake cable damaged but not to excess Rear park brake cables are corroded/damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Clutch pedal anti-slip is missing

Coil spring corroded All four coil springs are corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine oil is below minimum level. Engine coolant is below minimum level.

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

Exhaust mounting defective Rear rubber exhaust mount (6.1.2 (a))

Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides front top (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside rear bump stop is insecure

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside front tyre inner edge of tread is worn smooth and is close to ply/cord (recommend replace) (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel trims fitted to Nearside front and Offside rear wheels

Pass 18 Jul 2025 105,154 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 92,610 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2024 92,610 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 88,433 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat Nav

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2023 88,433 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat Nav

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 78,727 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 70,203 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 63,884 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear condensation in lamp

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

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

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

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

corrosion on exhaust

Pass 1 Jul 2019 58,779 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 52,770 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 46,968 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 46,968 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 45,657 miles

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

oil.leak

Fail 1 Apr 2016 45,657 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer.sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre.has.deep.cuts.in.outer.sidewall

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

oil.leak

Pass 5 Mar 2015 40,252 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

advise n/s/f tyre worn on inner and outter edges

advise rear wiper blade totaly deteriorated

advise washers topped up as presented for MOT empty

Pass 7 Mar 2014 34,885 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

advise o/s/f washer jet has 1 of its 3 jets blocked

advise rear wiper blade is split

Fail 7 Mar 2014 34,885 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise o/s/f washer jet has 1 of its 3 jets blocked

advise rear wiper blade is split

Pass 3 Apr 2013 30,479 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 28,487 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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LS59 MGE is a 2009 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LS59 MGE, 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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LS59 MGE is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 November 2009.

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