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LT59 KWE

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,274 mi
Last recorded75,274 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 75,274 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2025 74,160 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 72,627 miles

Offside Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 3 Sep 2024 72,627 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 69,953 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 68,064 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2022 68,064 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2021 66,032 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2021 66,032 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 63,633 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 60,463 miles

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))

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2019 60,463 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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))

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 54,369 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2017 49,641 miles

Rear Exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2016 48,760 miles

Offside Rear BRAKE SLIGHTLY TIGHT BIND

Fail 27 Sep 2016 48,760 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear BRAKE SLIGHTLY TIGHT BIND

Pass 24 Sep 2015 29,534 miles

Offside Front nail in tread

Pass 6 Sep 2014 16,438 miles

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

slight bind to offside rear brake

Pass 28 Sep 2013 13,884 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 10,406 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 KWE 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 75%.

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 KWE, 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 KWE registered?

LT59 KWE is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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