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LW09 DOG

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

90,915 mi
Last recorded90,915 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW09 DOG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 90,915 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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))

Fail 15 Apr 2026 90,915 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Also needs a silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 82,322 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2025 82,321 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 77,725 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2024 77,722 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 76,655 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear tyre age cracked

Offside Rear tyre age cracked

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

Fail 17 Jan 2023 76,476 miles

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear tyre age cracked

Offside Rear tyre age cracked

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 66,834 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear and o/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f and n/s/f lower control arms rearbush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 61,766 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 58,128 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 58,128 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm O/Side & N/Side front & rear tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2019 53,548 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Clip not secure (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both O/Side & N/Side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both O/Side & N/Side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2019 53,547 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Clip not secure (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both O/Side & N/Side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both O/Side & N/Side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 49,440 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 49,440 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 47,786 miles

Front discs corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2017 47,786 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush top bush worn (2.7.4)

Front discs corroded

Nearside Rear shock absorber noisy

OIL ON MINIMUM

Pass 20 Jan 2016 46,258 miles

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 40,143 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 33,173 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2013 33,173 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2012 24,809 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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LW09 DOG is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 LW09 DOG, 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 LW09 DOG registered?

LW09 DOG is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 November 2009.

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