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LX59 WCM

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

57,677 mi
Last recorded57,677 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX59 WCM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 57,677 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2025 54,600 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2025 54,596 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 51,192 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder

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

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 48,539 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear wiper worn

Pass 1 Sep 2022 46,008 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2022 46,008 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 44,265 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 43,654 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 43,654 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 39,986 miles

exhaust deteriated-not leaking

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2018 35,161 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 31,490 miles

Front coil springs corroded

Nearside Rear tyre tread depth starting to wear low

exhaust deteriated-not leaking

Pass 9 Sep 2016 28,678 miles

Rear exhaust deteriated-not leaking

Pass 18 Sep 2015 25,861 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust deteriated-not leaking.

Pass 18 Sep 2014 22,041 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 16,943 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 11,506 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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LX59 WCM is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LX59 WCM, 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 LX59 WCM registered?

LX59 WCM is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 September 2009.

Is LX59 WCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX59 WCM shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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