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LV09 LXS

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

90,929 mi
Last recorded90,929 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV09 LXS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 90,929 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2025 90,900 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))

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

Nearside parking brake recording low effort

exhaust stabiliser deteriorated

Pass 25 Oct 2024 86,015 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 82,855 miles

rear axle lower spring cups rusty

Fail 16 Oct 2023 82,850 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished inner edge showing cord (5.2.3 (d) (i))

nearside rear and both front tyre valves deteriorating

rear axle lower spring cups rusty

Pass 3 Oct 2022 78,183 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section at joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

front bulkhead bolt on panel heavily corroded and holed

nearside rear tyre valve deteriorating

rear axle heavily corroded small hole on bottom cup on offside but not excessive

Pass 18 Oct 2021 73,596 miles

front exhaust bracket broken

Fail 18 Oct 2021 73,591 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 20 Oct 2020 67,930 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 67,926 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 101,799 miles

Corrosion taking effect on underside of the vehicle

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Handbrake is near to end of reserve travel

Nearside Front Tyre outer sidewall is heavily kerbed no cords are exposed

Nearside Rear Tyre outer side wall is heavily kerbed no cords are showing and outer tread is worn to test limit

Offside Rear Tyre outer side wall is damaged no cords are showing

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

Rear exhaust rubber is in poor condition

Pass 23 Nov 2018 96,103 miles

Both front tyre have outer sidewall damage no cords are showing

Nearside Rear Tyre has outer side wall damage no cords are showing

Offside Front Outer Pads are on test limit

Rear suspension components are Corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2017 91,739 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 84,028 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 84,028 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit side wall cracking nail in tyre tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 78,135 miles

rear silencer corrorded

Pass 28 May 2014 43,495 miles

rear exhaust box casing rusty

Pass 28 Jun 2013 38,008 miles

casing on rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 14 May 2012 30,529 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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LV09 LXS is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LV09 LXS, 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 LV09 LXS registered?

LV09 LXS is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 5 June 2009.

Is LV09 LXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV09 LXS shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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