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SA09 LMX

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

90,256 mi
Last recorded90,256 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA09 LMX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 90,256 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2025 90,256 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Slight travel in service brake pedal

Pass 22 Dec 2023 83,846 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 80,906 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 79,843 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 72,717 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 68,157 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump slightly corroded causing oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 63,022 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 63,022 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2018 55,160 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 55,160 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 46,579 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Jun 2016 39,043 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 33,457 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 30,712 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Jun 2014 30,711 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 27,802 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 27,153 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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SA09 LMX is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SA09 LMX, 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 SA09 LMX registered?

SA09 LMX is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 March 2009.

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