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LX09 WCV

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

45,207 mi
Last recorded45,207 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 45,207 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

nearside and offside front suspension arm main rear mounting bushes slightly deteriated - not resulting in excessive free movement.

rear axle beam surface corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2025 44,699 miles

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

exhaust system deteriated - not leaking

nearside and offside front suspension arm main mounting bushes slightly deteriated - not resulting in excessive free movement.

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2025 44,699 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

exhaust system deteriated - not leaking

nearside and offside front suspension arm main mounting bushes slightly deteriated - not resulting in excessive free movement.

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2024 43,535 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

nearside and offside front suspension arm main mounting bushes slightly deteriated - not resulting in excessive free movement.

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2023 42,608 miles

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

exhaust system deteriated - not leaking

nearside and offside front suspension arm main mounting bushes slightly deteriated - not resulting in excessive free movement

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2022 41,273 miles

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

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

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

exhaust system deteriated - not leaking

nearside and offside front suspension arm main mounting bushes deteriated - not resulting in excessive free movement

Fail 15 Feb 2022 41,273 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust system deteriated - not leaking

nearside and offside front suspension arm main mounting bushes deteriated - not resulting in excessive free movement

Pass 20 Feb 2021 39,644 miles

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

front brake discs slightly lipped

front brake pads starting to wear low

rear exhaust deteriated - not leaking

Pass 19 Feb 2020 38,025 miles

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

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

rear exhaust deteriated- not leaking

Pass 21 Feb 2019 35,490 miles

exhaust system deteriated-not leaking

Pass 14 Feb 2018 33,256 miles

rear exhaust deteriated-not leaking

Pass 14 Feb 2017 30,748 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread worn on 1.6 mm legal limit-ADVISE IMMEDIATE RENEWAL.

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 28,173 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 25,335 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust box surface corroded-not leaking.

Pass 18 Feb 2014 21,648 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Unable to see parts of brake pipes nearside.

Pass 18 Feb 2013 17,934 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Unable to see parts of brakepipes and fuelpipes nearside.

Pass 24 Feb 2012 14,093 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 WCV is a 2009 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 LX09 WCV, 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 WCV registered?

LX09 WCV is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 March 2009.

Is LX09 WCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX09 WCV shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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