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LT09 SVE

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

129,290 mi
Last recorded129,290 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT09 SVE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 129,290 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox side (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside at upper limit (5.3.2 (c))

Rear axle beam corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2024 119,575 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2024 119,516 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 100,053 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Jun 2022 80,459 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 66,738 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 65,688 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 73,095 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 51,395 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2018 38,032 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box corroded (7.1.2)

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

exhaust flexy damaged

Fail 12 May 2018 37,541 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn to cords (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box corroded (7.1.2)

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

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

exhaust flexy damaged

Pass 3 May 2017 25,411 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 22,820 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 19,696 miles

rear silencer box corroded and blowing slightly.

Pass 17 Apr 2014 16,373 miles

N/S/R tyre splitting on outer walls

Fail 17 Apr 2014 16,373 miles

N/S/R tyre splitting on outer walls

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 14,455 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 12,372 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 SVE is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver 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 SVE, 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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LT09 SVE is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 March 2009.

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