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LX59 WMM

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

82,182 mi
Last recorded82,182 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX59 WMM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 82,182 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2025 82,182 miles

Exhaust system insecure Rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 74,265 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2024 74,258 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 69,832 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2023 69,830 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2022 65,773 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 59,626 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer edge wearing smooth

Offside Front tyre inner edge wearing smooth

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both front tyres outer wall has some damage

Fail 30 Sep 2021 59,626 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre outer edge wearing smooth

Offside Front tyre inner edge wearing smooth

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both front tyres outer wall has some damage

coolant level low

Pass 1 Sep 2020 56,051 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 54,676 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre outer wall damage

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

Offside Front tyre outer wall has some damage

Fail 1 Oct 2019 54,676 miles

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front tyre outer wall damage

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

Offside Front tyre outer wall has some damage

Pass 5 Sep 2018 47,194 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer wall has some damage

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall has some damage

Offside Front tyre outer wall has some damage

Fail 5 Sep 2018 47,194 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre outer wall has some damage

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre in the tread ()

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall has some damage

Offside Front tyre outer wall has some damage

Pass 20 Sep 2017 45,125 miles

Offside front tyre outer side wall damaged

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2016 42,163 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 35,624 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2014 28,047 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 22,674 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 17,706 miles

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

rear exhaust is deteriorated

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 WMM is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LX59 WMM, 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 LX59 WMM registered?

LX59 WMM is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 September 2009.

Is LX59 WMM safe to buy?

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