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LT59 AEF

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

48,780 mi
Last recorded48,780 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT59 AEF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 48,780 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 48,396 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 48,054 miles

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

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

Offside Front wing mirror glass damaged

rear exhaust box corroding

Fail 23 Aug 2023 48,054 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front wing mirror glass damaged

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 6 Sep 2022 47,451 miles

Nearside Front brake slight bind

Offside Front wing mirror glass damaged

Offside Rear shock top bush splitting

rear exhaust box corroded, rear exhaust joint corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2022 47,434 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake slight bind

Offside Front wing mirror glass damaged

Offside Rear shock top bush splitting

rear exhaust box corroded, rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2021 46,582 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 45,501 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 44,642 miles

Corrosion to rear chassis, shocks, springs, exhaust, torsion bar and mounting brackets

Misting of oil around sump and gearbox

Off side wing mirror glass cracked

Pass 17 Aug 2018 42,780 miles

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

Exhaust system corroded - All secure

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))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear chassis and axle corroded

Coolant leak ()

Pass 4 Sep 2017 40,713 miles

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

Rear exhaust box starting to corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2016 37,387 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 32,445 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 27,477 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 22,041 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 16,312 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 AEF is a 2009 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LT59 AEF, 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 LT59 AEF registered?

LT59 AEF is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 September 2009.

Is LT59 AEF safe to buy?

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