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LT09 TVA

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,545 mi
Last recorded99,545 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2020
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT09 TVA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2020 99,545 miles

advise park brake travel/performance

Fail 8 Dec 2020 99,538 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour both front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

advise park brake travel/performance

Pass 12 Jun 2019 89,482 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Nov 2018 89,469 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Top Mounting Bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust Flexi Section Deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 82,610 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 82,610 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 78,322 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy section (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Oct 2016 78,322 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy section (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 72,907 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges.

Fail 19 Oct 2015 72,849 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges.

Pass 8 Oct 2014 63,307 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

rear silencer outer shell loose

n/s/f tyre bald outer edge

Fail 7 Oct 2014 63,307 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

rear silencer outer shell loose

n/s/f tyre bald outer edge

Pass 20 Sep 2013 51,739 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 42,838 miles

off/side front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 29 Feb 2012 39,302 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 TVA is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 TVA, 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 TVA registered?

LT09 TVA is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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