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SN09 LCJ

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

70,212 mi
Last recorded70,212 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN09 LCJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 70,212 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front top suspension mount/ bearing nosy

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear axel corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2025 70,212 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged brake hose (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged brake hose (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear hand brake cable inscure

Offside Front top suspension mount/ bearing nosy

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear axel corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2024 68,248 miles

Underside components corroding

Fail 4 Sep 2024 68,248 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Underside components corroding

Pass 14 Sep 2023 66,646 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

heat shield at fuel tank damaged

n/s front tyre worn edges/perished

Pass 17 Sep 2022 64,996 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both arm to body (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2022 64,996 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake inadequately mounted brake hose (1.1.21 (c))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both arm to body (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 62,734 miles

rear axle corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Fail 24 Sep 2021 62,734 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust flexi deteriorated

rear axle corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2020 60,457 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 62,666 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 57,617 miles

Oil leak at sump

Fail 21 Sep 2019 57,617 miles

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

Front discs pitted and scored

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

Oil leak at sump

Pass 22 Sep 2018 53,466 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2018 53,466 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 48,773 miles

rear axle corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2017 48,773 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

rear axle corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2016 44,326 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 17 Sep 2016 44,326 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear tyre perished and cracked, 175/65/14

Pass 26 Sep 2015 39,954 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 34,567 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2014 34,567 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine breather hose burst

exhaust poor condition

Pass 28 Sep 2013 28,855 miles

rear exhaust poor condition

Pass 29 Sep 2012 22,700 miles

n/s front tyre worn outer edge

rear exhaust poor condition

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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SN09 LCJ is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 SN09 LCJ, 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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SN09 LCJ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 5 October 2009.

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