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MA59 LDD

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,257 mi
Last recorded133,257 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA59 LDD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2023 133,257 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2023 133,257 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 123,224 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2022 123,217 miles

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

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

Central oil leak on engin gearbox

Pass 20 Aug 2021 112,045 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 108,161 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 103,864 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 99,187 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre valve stem perished

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 95,200 miles

Back box exhaust badly corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2017 95,200 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Back box exhaust badly corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2016 91,617 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front tyre inner edge scrubbed

Fail 2 Aug 2016 91,604 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush upper bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush upper bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front tyre inner edge scrubbed

Pass 27 Aug 2015 86,902 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 77,885 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 67,851 miles

front wipers worn

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2012 48,574 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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MA59 LDD is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MA59 LDD, 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 MA59 LDD registered?

MA59 LDD is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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