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RE09 LXH

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

57,965 mi
Last recorded57,965 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE09 LXH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 57,965 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2025 57,965 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 50,208 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn bump stop missing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn bump stop loose (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2023 42,584 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 16 Dec 2023 42,584 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 9 Dec 2022 39,196 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 38,950 miles

Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear axle beam corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2021 36,605 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2021 36,605 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 34,502 miles

Central Rear rear axle corroded

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracked on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened mounting heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened mounting heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre large nail in centre of tread ()

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

Pass 24 May 2019 31,054 miles

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 26 May 2018 28,154 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 25,224 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges and close to limit.

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

Pass 28 May 2016 22,170 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 29 May 2015 18,902 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 16,554 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 14,343 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 11,450 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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RE09 LXH is a 2009 Ford Ka in White 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 RE09 LXH, 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 RE09 LXH registered?

RE09 LXH is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 May 2009.

Is RE09 LXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE09 LXH 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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