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TH06 LEX

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

66,060 mi
Last recorded66,060 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTH06 LEX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 66,060 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2025 101,958 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside/nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside/nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 61,717 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 12 Jul 2024 61,715 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut likely to become detached top mount (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 58,605 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2023 58,605 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 55,976 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 53,631 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2021 53,628 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 49,482 miles

Interior mirror missing

Radiator leaking

Fail 19 Jul 2019 49,482 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Alternator siezed

Auxiliary belt missing

Interior mirror missing

Radiator leaking

Pass 28 Dec 2017 41,443 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2017 41,443 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 32,259 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 26,411 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 26,411 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 26,003 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 23,470 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

rear exhaust box has slight corrosion

Pass 21 Dec 2012 20,612 miles

Offside 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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TH06 LEX is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 TH06 LEX, 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 TH06 LEX registered?

TH06 LEX is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 December 2009.

Is TH06 LEX safe to buy?

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