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LT59 ADU

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

57,386 mi
Last recorded57,386 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT59 ADU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 57,386 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box join (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Apr 2026 57,384 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box join (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 May 2025 51,322 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2024 51,046 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak/seepage from area of crankshaft pulley (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 50,990 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 50,295 miles

exhaust rear silencer outer skin rusted

Pass 29 Mar 2022 48,644 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear clamp. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner driveshaft may not be seated correctly.

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

battery terminal loose.

exhaust system deteriorated.

Pass 19 Aug 2021 46,831 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 46,831 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2020 43,399 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 39,355 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 14 Aug 2019 39,351 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 33,872 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2018 33,872 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust back box corroded

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced One of 2 bulbs inop. (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 28,250 miles

rear silencer corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2017 28,520 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear silencer corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2016 22,510 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 18,642 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2015 18,642 miles

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 16,633 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 14,340 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 18 Aug 2012 12,243 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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LT59 ADU is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LT59 ADU, 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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LT59 ADU is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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