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MF59 LNM

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

31,485 mi
Last recorded31,485 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF59 LNM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 31,485 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear brake piping covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear h frame general corrosion and flaking / all solid (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 29,576 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Scrubbed low outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Scrubbed low outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Underbody is heavily wax oiled front to back / all solid

Pass 20 Oct 2023 27,886 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to back covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

underbody heavily wax oiled

Pass 19 Oct 2022 25,669 miles

Exhaust back-box corroded

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear brakes (1.2.1 (e))

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

Underbody of vehicle covered in wax-oil

Pass 19 Oct 2021 23,579 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Underbody heavily wax oiled

Pass 6 Oct 2020 22,255 miles

Various suspension components front to back corroding and flaking solid at time of test

Pass 21 Oct 2019 21,134 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 19,445 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 17,882 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 15,302 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 15,291 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 13,266 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 13,266 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 11,573 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 10,352 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 8,798 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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MF59 LNM is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 MF59 LNM, 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 MF59 LNM registered?

MF59 LNM is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is MF59 LNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF59 LNM shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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