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PN59 LNO

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

87,180 mi
Last recorded87,180 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN59 LNO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 87,180 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2025 83,904 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2024 82,912 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 81,052 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2023 81,052 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 75,500 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2022 75,489 miles

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/64 R14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 71,656 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65 R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 63,233 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2020 63,231 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175/65 R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 59,793 miles

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2019 59,793 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 52,949 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Aug 2018 52,948 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 47,202 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Top mount (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Top mount (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 16 Aug 2017 47,202 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/65/14 (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Top mount (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Top mount (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 43,370 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear axle corroded

under trays fitted

Fail 25 Aug 2016 43,370 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear axle corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2015 39,004 miles

o/s/r tyre 3mm

Pass 31 Jul 2014 31,636 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 22,904 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 16,688 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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PN59 LNO is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 PN59 LNO, 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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PN59 LNO is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 2 September 2009.

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