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LX09 VXM

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

80,293 mi
Last recorded80,293 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX09 VXM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Dec 2024 80,293 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to brake fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald on inner edge(195/45R16) (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear bump stops loose inside rear springs

Pass 14 Dec 2023 77,065 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2023 77,065 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 73,677 miles

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

bump stops in secure rear both sides

Fail 7 Dec 2022 73,587 miles

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

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

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

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

bump stops in secure rear both sides

Pass 13 Dec 2021 66,032 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 66,032 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 61,894 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2020 61,893 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 54,593 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

centre rear high stop lamp led not working

exhaust flexi section damaged but not leaking and secure

rear wiper split

Fail 5 Jun 2019 54,593 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

centre rear high stop lamp led not working

exhaust flexi section damaged but not leaking and secure

rear wiper split

Pass 15 Jun 2018 48,378 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 45,603 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 37,300 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 34,604 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 33,306 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 32,166 miles

Exhaust backbox corroded

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2013 30,111 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 30,064 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 1 Mar 2012 23,676 miles

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

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 VXM is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VXM, 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 LX09 VXM registered?

LX09 VXM is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 March 2009.

Is LX09 VXM safe to buy?

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