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LT59 JWU

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

90,166 mi
Last recorded90,166 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT59 JWU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2023 90,166 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2023 90,164 miles

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))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 76,429 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 66,945 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 66,945 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 61,896 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 54,702 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2018 54,702 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 50,944 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 50,944 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 44,713 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 37,941 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 31,655 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2013 24,552 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/F Tyre is starting to perish

N/S/R Tyre is starting to perish

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

O/S/F Tyre is starting to perish

Oil leak

Fail 28 Dec 2013 24,551 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/F Tyre is starting to perish

N/S/R Tyre is starting to perish

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S/F Tyre is starting to perish

Oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2012 14,241 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 JWU is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 JWU, 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 JWU registered?

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

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