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LT59 FVO

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,205 mi
Last recorded64,205 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 64,205 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2025 62,679 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 57,111 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 51,536 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2023 51,536 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn STEEL (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 46,211 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2022 46,211 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 39,966 miles

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive N/S driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded/ deteriorated

Fail 25 Nov 2021 39,966 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive N/S driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking - 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald edges - 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald edges - 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded/ deteriorated

Pass 27 Oct 2020 34,727 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 34,727 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13" WIPER WAS FITTED (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 24" WIPER WAS FITTED (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 32,541 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2018 29,415 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2017 26,702 miles

Offside rear tyre cracking around sidewall

Pass 4 Sep 2017 26,642 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 25,395 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 23,502 miles

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

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 27 Aug 2014 20,609 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 15,965 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 11,823 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 FVO is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FVO, 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 FVO registered?

LT59 FVO is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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