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AD09 XHX

2009 Ford Ka

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

97,678 mi
Last recorded97,678 miles
Recorded on30 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD09 XHX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2024 97,678 miles
Fail 22 May 2024 87,648 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side no effort (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened shocker mounting slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2023 81,693 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 81,692 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2021 74,817 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 73,023 miles

front inner tyre wear

front wishbone bushes signs of wear

Fail 5 Jan 2021 73,018 miles

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

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

front inner tyre wear

front wishbone bushes signs of wear

Pass 29 Oct 2019 64,817 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195 45 R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195 45 R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Oct 2019 64,791 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID's fitted (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID's fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195 45 R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195 45 R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 59,751 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 51,580 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 42,378 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 42,378 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 31,599 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 27,086 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 22,419 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 14,053 miles

Nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

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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AD09 XHX is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AD09 XHX, 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 AD09 XHX registered?

AD09 XHX is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 June 2009.

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