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AJ09 XKU

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

90,425 mi
Last recorded90,425 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ09 XKU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 90,425 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 90,019 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 76,421 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Downpipe flexi damaged.

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box deteriorated. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Water ingress. (0.1 (b))

Rear wiper split.

Pass 31 May 2022 72,668 miles
Fail 30 May 2022 72,665 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2021 65,488 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Fail 17 May 2021 65,488 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front brake discs slightly pitted

o/s door mirror glass slightly damaged

o/s/r brakes were binding, freed off during brake test

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 28 May 2020 59,864 miles

Front Exhaust flexi damaged.

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

Rear Wiper defective.

Pass 28 May 2019 57,659 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN AT EDGES

REAR EXHAUST BOX CORRODED

Fail 28 May 2019 57,659 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN AT EDGES

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

REAR EXHAUST BOX CORRODED

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 52,464 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2018 52,464 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2017 47,109 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 41,655 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 37,701 miles

Both nearside and offside rear tyres cracking

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 33,729 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 28,666 miles

Offside mirror glass cracked

Pass 17 Apr 2012 22,405 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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AJ09 XKU is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AJ09 XKU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AJ09 XKU registered?

AJ09 XKU is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 April 2009.

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