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LT53 LMT

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

68,782 mi
Last recorded68,782 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT53 LMT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 68,782 miles

both front suspension arm rear bushes poor condition

both handbrake brackets broken

front exhaust mount corroded away

off side headlamp image poor

oil leak from near side drive shaft into gearbox

Pass 23 Apr 2025 66,785 miles

off side front suspension arm rear bush poor condition

Pass 22 Apr 2024 61,718 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable corroded (5.1.1 (a))

Fail 12 Apr 2024 61,718 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable corroded (5.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 60,035 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases outer casing slight damage (6.1.2 (a))

surface rust build up on suspension components

Pass 10 Sep 2020 59,751 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Rear park brake cable bracket insecure

Pass 7 Sep 2019 57,637 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2019 57,637 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 53,264 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre edges slightly worn.

Pass 4 Sep 2017 48,079 miles

front suspension arms rear bushes starting to deteriorate

rear exhaust box corroded

rear indicators discoloured slight

slight play offside steering arm

Fail 2 Sep 2017 48,079 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195 50 15 82v (4.1.D.1b)

front suspension arms rear bushes starting to deteriorate

rear exhaust box corroded

rear indicators discoloured slight

slight play offside steering arm

Pass 25 Aug 2016 43,268 miles

Nearside Rear binding brake shoes

Nearside Rear cracking around the tyre wall

Offside Rear cracking around the tyre wall

Pass 26 Aug 2015 38,790 miles

rear tyres low n/s/r slight bind

Pass 27 Aug 2014 32,965 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 24,688 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 24,654 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 17,609 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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LT53 LMT is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LT53 LMT, 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 LT53 LMT registered?

LT53 LMT is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2009.

Is LT53 LMT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT53 LMT shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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