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LX09 WTM

2009 Ford Ka

Beige Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

93,987 mi
Last recorded93,987 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX09 WTM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 93,987 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2024 81,622 miles

Engine oil leak

Front Tyres worn on inner edges (x2)

Nearside Inner CV gator weeping grease

Fail 10 Dec 2024 81,662 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust manifold blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Engine oil leak

Front Tyres worn on inner edges (x2)

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Fuel cap not locked and sealed (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner CV gator weeping grease

Pass 11 Dec 2023 77,966 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2023 77,966 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 68,846 miles

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

Rear axle has previous repair

Fail 8 Dec 2022 68,839 miles

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

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

Rear axle has previous repair

Pass 11 Jan 2022 64,812 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 64,627 miles

Offside Brake cable damaged handbrake cable outer casing split (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened axle - spring seat corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 58,929 miles

Rear beam axle rusting

Pass 16 Nov 2019 55,579 miles

Both front top suspension mounting cups corroded

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold cracked? (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Handbrake cable outer casing split

Rear axle corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2019 55,536 miles

Emission control equipment obviously defective engine breather pipe to air box split (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 57% - offside slower (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Both front top suspension mounting cups corroded

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold cracked? (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Handbrake cable outer casing split

Rear axle corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2018 48,172 miles

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

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 16 Oct 2018 48,004 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2018 48,004 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2017 44,637 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Oct 2017 44,631 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 37,124 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 28,545 miles

advise rear tyres wearing low

Pass 17 Jul 2014 23,651 miles

advise front tyres worn to 1.6mm limit and worn on inner edges

Fail 12 Jul 2014 23,634 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2013 17,884 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2013 17,884 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 13,090 miles

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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 WTM is a 2009 Ford Ka in Beige with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WTM, 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 WTM registered?

LX09 WTM is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 July 2009.

Is LX09 WTM safe to buy?

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