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LT09 LHT

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

124,177 mi
Last recorded124,177 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 124,177 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (BACK BOX IS LEAKING) (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Sep 2025 124,173 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (BACK BOX IS LEAKING) (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 119,900 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2024 119,890 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 116,505 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 113,197 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 110,129 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 106,941 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 97,275 miles

Back box outer skin heavily corroded

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

Fail 26 Jun 2019 97,275 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Back box outer skin heavily corroded

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 82,663 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 68,677 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 68,667 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 62,406 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 60,415 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 51,000 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 37,934 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 21,724 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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LT09 LHT is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LHT, 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 LHT registered?

LT09 LHT is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 May 2009.

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