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LV09 MHU

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2025
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

87,403 mi
Last recorded87,403 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV09 MHU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2024 87,403 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened to rear,all inc front subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 22 Jun 2024 87,403 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened to rear,all inc front subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 12 Apr 2024 87,326 miles

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Mar 2023 81,159 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Apr 2022 77,226 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2022 77,225 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted fouling on leg bolt (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Oil leaking excessively from transmission driveshaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2021 74,563 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2021 74,560 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached bush adrift (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 May 2019 60,968 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2019 60,966 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 47,262 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 43,466 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Inner side light brighter than other rear side lights possibly wrong bulb fitted

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 25 May 2016 37,587 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 34,481 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jun 2015 34,481 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 30 May 2014 30,521 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 30,521 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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

rear tyre walls damaged n/s o/s

Pass 21 Jun 2012 21,382 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 MHU is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 MHU, 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 MHU registered?

LV09 MHU is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 June 2009.

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