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LV09 LYR

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

99,803 mi
Last recorded99,803 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV09 LYR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2025 99,803 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Near and Offside rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Near and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Near and Offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air fresheners, tech holder and a decoration ()

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Near and Offside smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2025 99,803 miles

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side Near 20kgf and Offside 90kgf and no lockouts (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Near and Offside rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Near and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Near and Offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air fresheners, tech holder and a decoration ()

Offside Front Position lamp not working 501 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Near and Offside smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 91,592 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2024 91,591 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre worn 175/65r14 t (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge 175/65r14 t (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources n/s/r number plate light out (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 86,547 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 85,688 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring holder heavily corroded

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring holder heavily corroded

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 82,511 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2021 82,511 miles

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

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 80,208 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 75,660 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

rear axle corroded

Pass 19 May 2018 69,010 miles

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

Offside washer jet

exhaust sight corrosion

Pass 30 May 2017 60,387 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2016 50,614 miles

N/S Mirror Crackted

Pass 26 May 2015 42,933 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 29,819 miles

All 4 tyres have radial cracks

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

Pass 28 May 2013 23,494 miles

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

all 4 tyres have radial cracks

Pass 25 May 2012 18,206 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 LYR is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LV09 LYR, 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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LV09 LYR is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 May 2009.

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