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SL59 LJJ

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

55,684 mi
Last recorded55,684 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL59 LJJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 55,684 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2025 54,662 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 53,447 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 52,254 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber hanger slightly deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2022 50,820 miles

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

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

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

exhaust rear box slightly corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2021 49,950 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 49,310 miles

Rear axle beam slightly corroded

exhaust system slightly corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2020 49,310 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle beam slightly corroded

exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2019 48,290 miles

Engine Sump Developing Surface Corrosion

General Surface Corrosion On Rear Suspension Components & Subframe.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing developing cracks in tread & wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust Silencer Developing Corrosion

Pass 17 Jul 2018 46,610 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 44,679 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 42,420 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 41,322 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 35,914 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 29,726 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 23,495 miles

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

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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SL59 LJJ is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 SL59 LJJ, 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 SL59 LJJ registered?

SL59 LJJ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 September 2009.

Is SL59 LJJ safe to buy?

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