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LT59 EWY

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

101,766 mi
Last recorded101,766 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2023 101,766 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust to gear box mount corroded broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Nearside Rear bung stop in coil spring broken

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

Rear rear axle corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2023 101,764 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust to gear box mount corroded broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear bung stop in coil spring broken

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

Rear rear axle corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2022 100,676 miles

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2022 100,676 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2021 100,402 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

axl coroded

Pass 14 Nov 2020 100,067 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 94,759 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2019 94,758 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 83,749 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2018 83,748 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 78,635 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake pad warning wire broken

rear beam axle corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2017 78,627 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' air freshener (8.3.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake pad warning wire broken

rear beam axle corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2016 74,003 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 67,174 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 60,326 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 49,208 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Oct 2013 49,208 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 39,257 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 39,257 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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 EWY is a 2009 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 EWY, 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 EWY registered?

LT59 EWY is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 October 2009.

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