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LX09 VWL

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,885 mi
Last recorded84,885 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX09 VWL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 84,885 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Oct 2025 84,885 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 84,512 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Oct 2024 84,512 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 84,100 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 83,270 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn offside nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 79,072 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad warning wire broken

Nearside Rear Handbrake cable bracket broken

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

Fail 7 Oct 2021 79,072 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad warning wire broken

Nearside Rear Handbrake cable bracket broken

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 74,172 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Coolant leak around coolant temperature sensor on side of engine ()

Nearside Front brake pad wear sensor wire broken upstream of plug connector

Fail 1 Oct 2020 74,172 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Coolant leak around coolant temperature sensor on side of engine ()

Nearside Front brake pad wear sensor wire broken upstream of plug connector

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid No fluid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 68,928 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 68,475 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 60,992 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 60,937 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 48,607 miles

n/s/r tyre perishing and requires replacing

Pass 15 Oct 2015 37,093 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 33,466 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 29,615 miles

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

o/s/f o/s/r n/s/r tyres are cracking on outside side walls

Pass 15 Feb 2013 26,751 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 21,889 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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LX09 VWL is a 2009 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LX09 VWL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LX09 VWL registered?

LX09 VWL is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 March 2009.

Is LX09 VWL safe to buy?

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