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LV09 WDT

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

105,838 mi
Last recorded105,838 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 105,838 miles

Front (exhaust bracket corroded)

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear (axel corroded)

Rear (exhaust corroded)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 102,104 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 97,962 miles

Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both front upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Both front upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Dec 2023 97,962 miles

Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both front upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Both front upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 92,039 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 87,963 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 85,183 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak on the rear joint behind silencer and inter pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 85,183 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working 1 x 501 bulb fitted (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak on the rear joint behind silencer and inter pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 79,035 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2019 79,035 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 70,230 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 62,195 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 48,169 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2016 48,169 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

advise rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 2 Jan 2016 30,997 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 18,246 miles

advise rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2014 4,795 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 4,505 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 3,543 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 WDT 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 78.9%.

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 WDT, 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 WDT registered?

LV09 WDT is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 July 2009.

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