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SN09 LGY

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

37,694 mi
Last recorded37,694 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN09 LGY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 37,694 miles

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable corroded (5.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 33,011 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 27,015 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 22,732 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside sill has slight damage

general corrosion on rear suspension

Pass 25 Apr 2022 21,688 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2022 21,688 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Slightly torn (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 18,688 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2021 18,688 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 15 Apr 2020 15,639 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2020 15,639 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 12,843 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 11,131 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 10,483 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 9,638 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 9,638 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 8,836 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 7,977 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 7,977 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 6,948 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 5,373 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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SN09 LGY is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LGY, 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 SN09 LGY registered?

SN09 LGY is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 April 2009.

Is SN09 LGY safe to buy?

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