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LX09 WDF

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

88,712 mi
Last recorded88,712 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX09 WDF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 88,712 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted ,but sealing

Pass 27 Sep 2024 81,523 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 77,503 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2023 77,389 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases + rear joints (6.1.2 (a))

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

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))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 72,730 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front susp ball joint dust cover slight deteriorated

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 67,573 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts and nearside rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 63,763 miles

Exhaust system corrosion

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

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

Nearside rear tyre perishing slightly

Nearside wing mirror security poor

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess Parking brake (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2019 59,485 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive engine coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear silencer corrosion deteriorated + rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 13 Apr 2018 49,173 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 49,173 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 43,064 miles

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

rear exhaust heavily corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2017 43,064 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

rear exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2016 35,836 miles

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

Rear exhaust box outer shell corroded

Fail 6 Apr 2016 35,836 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear exhaust box outer shell corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2015 26,302 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear exhaust box outer shell deteriorated

Rear suspension springs slightly corroded

Rear tyres perished

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2014 18,077 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 13,389 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 9,300 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 WDF is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WDF, 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 WDF registered?

LX09 WDF is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2009.

Is LX09 WDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX09 WDF shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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