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LT09 TXM

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

38,562 mi
Last recorded38,562 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 38,562 miles

both n/s and o/s front top suspension cups heavily corroded.

Fail 30 Jan 2026 38,562 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both n/s and o/s front top suspension cups heavily corroded.

Pass 4 Feb 2025 36,367 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 35,006 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 33,801 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both age cracking poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 32,511 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 31,359 miles

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

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

front shockers top washer/mounts have corrosion

Pass 18 Feb 2020 30,188 miles

both front shock top metal cups signs of corrosion.

front brake pads getting low.

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

n/s/r tyre signs of cracking/perishing.

Pass 12 Feb 2019 28,291 miles

coolant leak rear of engine (bleed screw area)

lower coils on rear springs rusty.

rear exhaust outer layer very rusty.

Pass 12 Feb 2018 26,889 miles

lower coils on rear springs rusty.

rear exhaust outer layer very rusty.

Pass 28 Feb 2017 25,866 miles

rear exhaust box rusty.

Pass 19 Feb 2016 24,278 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box poor condition (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 21,653 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 20,377 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Feb 2013 17,741 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2012 15,626 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 TXM is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 TXM, 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 TXM registered?

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

Is LT09 TXM safe to buy?

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