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LX09 WCE

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

70,318 mi
Last recorded70,318 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX09 WCE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2023 70,318 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2023 70,318 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 65,958 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 60,709 miles

Rear rear exhaust section corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2021 60,709 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2020 59,813 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2020 59,813 miles

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2019 55,327 miles

wipers smearing

Fail 27 Apr 2019 55,325 miles

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

wipers smearing

Pass 3 May 2018 49,235 miles

Front wipers smearing

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

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

Nearside Rear handbrake cable bracket broken

Offside Rear tyre has minor bulge on outer wall

Rear back box corroded

Fail 21 Apr 2018 49,065 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front wipers smearing

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

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

Nearside Rear handbrake cable bracket broken

Offside Rear tyre has minor bulge on outer wall

Rear back box corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2017 44,683 miles

backbox poor condition

Fail 22 Apr 2017 44,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

backbox poor condition

Pass 30 Apr 2016 40,087 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2016 40,087 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 35,495 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 31,543 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

cooling fan mount broken

Pass 30 May 2013 24,431 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2012 16,496 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 16,256 miles

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)

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 WCE is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black 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 WCE, 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 WCE registered?

LX09 WCE is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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