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LT59 KXE

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

82,934 mi
Last recorded82,934 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT59 KXE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 82,934 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2025 73,659 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold Area (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Axle corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2025 73,659 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold Area (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2024 70,623 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 69,243 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2023 69,243 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 67,950 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush movement in front shock top mounts (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 66,041 miles

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Handbrake long

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 64,243 miles

Front front exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

Front slight play in both front top mounts

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 62,552 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbone rear bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

Fail 23 Dec 2019 62,550 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbone rear bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

hand brake lever has long travel

Pass 22 Jan 2019 60,367 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 60,367 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 58,324 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-4mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Apr 2018 58,324 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 May 2017 55,826 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 52,156 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 47,210 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

exhaust rear silencer corossion

Pass 6 Nov 2014 42,582 miles

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

exhaust rear silencer corossion

Pass 6 Nov 2013 37,155 miles

exhaust rear silencer corossion

Pass 22 Oct 2012 33,877 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 KXE is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 KXE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LT59 KXE registered?

LT59 KXE is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 November 2009.

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The MOT history for LT59 KXE shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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