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AJ09 XME

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

60,009 mi
Last recorded60,009 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 60,009 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 May 2026 59,976 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever - Little reserved travel.

Pass 22 May 2025 59,857 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 May 2024 59,817 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leaking before rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 2 May 2024 59,809 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leaking before rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 59,503 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 59,479 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 May 2021 59,431 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2020 59,418 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 59,367 miles

Nearside Front Inner slight oil leak near side front gearbox drive shaft

Rear rear suspension has surface rust

Pass 20 Apr 2018 58,265 miles

Offside Front brake pad anti squeak plate displaced

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 May 2017 51,687 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 44,770 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 38,237 miles

exhaust last box outer skin detiorated

front tyres outer edge getting low

n/s/f tyre rub strip damaged

n/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 26 Apr 2014 32,511 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 25,697 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin broken

Fail 24 Apr 2012 16,382 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Off side front and near side front tyres wearing on inner edge.

Rear exhaust silencer corroded and in poor condition.

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 16,382 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Off side front and near side front tyres wearing on inner edge.

Rear exhaust silencer corroded and in 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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AJ09 XME 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 83.3%.

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 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 XME, 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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AJ09 XME is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 May 2009.

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