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LX09 WEA

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

48,242 mi
Last recorded48,242 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 48,242 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2025 46,661 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 21 Mar 2024 45,302 miles

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2023 41,726 miles

Exhaust rear deteriorated.

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 38,427 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust deteriorated

Pass 8 Mar 2021 35,334 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2020 32,694 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 11 Mar 2019 29,883 miles

Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 19 Mar 2018 27,881 miles

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated.

Pass 7 Mar 2017 24,671 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 22,079 miles

Exhaust rear deteriorated

Fail 10 Mar 2015 21,143 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 21,143 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 19,284 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 19,284 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 17,625 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 14,112 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 WEA is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue 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 WEA, 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 WEA registered?

LX09 WEA is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 March 2009.

Is LX09 WEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX09 WEA 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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