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LT59 XHE

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

71,627 mi
Last recorded71,627 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2026 71,627 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2026 71,627 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Apr 2025 65,109 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2024 59,444 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2024 59,441 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 51,194 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 38,693 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2022 38,693 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 37,852 miles

Nearside Rear wheel damage

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

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2021 37,852 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel damage

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

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2020 35,870 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted

Pass 31 Jul 2019 33,979 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2019 33,979 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 31,035 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2018 31,035 miles

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

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 Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 27,326 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 23,778 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2016 23,778 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2015 20,948 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 19,028 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 16,014 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 13,703 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 XHE is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 XHE, 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 XHE registered?

LT59 XHE is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 September 2009.

Is LT59 XHE safe to buy?

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