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LX09 WLC

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

86,361 mi
Last recorded86,361 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 86,361 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2024 81,408 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Wishbone rear bush is perishing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside front inner rack end has play

Offside front top mount has slight play

Nearside front brake caliper pin retaining clip is missing

Pass 3 Feb 2023 70,187 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm back bush is split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs are corroded quite bad (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle is corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2022 67,460 miles

Front front flex pipe broken but not blowing, slight leak from back box

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs are badly corroded bottom end (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle is corroded but not badly

Fail 15 Feb 2022 67,460 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt is missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front front flex pipe broken but not blowing, slight leak from back box

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs are badly corroded bottom end (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle is corroded but not badly

Pass 29 Jan 2021 65,151 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 65,151 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front pads metal on metal with discs (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 29 Jan 2021 65,150 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front pads metal on metal with discs (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Feb 2020 60,217 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

advise on condition of n/s front lower wishbone rear mounting bush monitor

advise on front wiper condition

Pass 18 Feb 2019 55,011 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin borderline pass on m o t recommend replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

advise small stone chips in wind screen monitor

Pass 13 Feb 2018 52,132 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit border line pass on m o t recommend replacement a s a p (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 49,297 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on arm (2.4.G.2)

advise on n/s and o/s front tyres borderline pass on m o t recommend replacement

Pass 15 Feb 2016 44,725 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2015 39,663 miles

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

advise on condition of rear exhaust box heavily corroded although not blowing at time of test reccomend replacement

Pass 15 Feb 2014 34,945 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

advise on condition of rear exhaust box heavily corroded although not blowing at time of test

Pass 21 Feb 2013 29,420 miles

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

reccommend replacewment of front brake pads

Fail 17 Feb 2012 23,967 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 23,967 miles

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

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

LX09 WLC is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 March 2009.

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