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LT09 RTO

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

33,305 mi
Last recorded33,305 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2020 33,305 miles

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

Rear Exhaust is corroded.

Pass 29 Mar 2019 30,323 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 30,323 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 23,700 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread splitting and wearing badly on inner and outer edges

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Also tread splitting ()

Offside Front Tyre tread splitting and wearing badly on inner and outer edges

Offside Rear Tyre tread splitting

Pass 27 Mar 2017 21,971 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 19,406 miles

rear silencer in very poor condition/corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2015 17,095 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 17,095 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 15,224 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 13,259 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)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 8,623 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 8,623 miles

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

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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LT09 RTO is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LT09 RTO, 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 RTO registered?

LT09 RTO is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 March 2009.

Is LT09 RTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT09 RTO shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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