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LT09 AEJ

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

102,467 mi
Last recorded102,467 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT09 AEJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 102,467 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold leaking(studs snapped) + leak at front pipe & mounting snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *** ON LIMIT *** (175/65R14) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear shock top bushes - significant (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 96,822 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear parking brake cable additional bracket corroded/broken

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

bonnet stay bent and do not work

Pass 15 Jan 2024 90,382 miles

Nearside Rear Handbrake cable bracket snapped

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 84,222 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 78,999 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 72,886 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 68,240 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 61,199 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 54,670 miles

Nearside Oil leak slight from gearbox drive shaft seal ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front flexi unit of exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 Feb 2017 46,653 miles

Nearside Front tyre low on outer tread

Nearside Rear tyre bald on outer tread

Offside Front tyre bald inner tread low on outer tread

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and injuries (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak from gearbox ()

Pass 1 Feb 2016 40,143 miles

N/S/F Tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Minor chips (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 34,917 miles

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

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

Rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 20 Jan 2014 29,354 miles

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

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

Rear silencer deteriorating

Fail 8 Feb 2013 24,874 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 24,874 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 20,040 miles

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)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Apr 2012 20,040 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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LT09 AEJ is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 LT09 AEJ, 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 LT09 AEJ registered?

LT09 AEJ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 May 2009.

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