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AJ09 XMS

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

85,839 mi
Last recorded85,839 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ09 XMS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 85,839 miles

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexi pipe loose and leaking gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2024 81,444 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2023 77,587 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 73,898 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2021 69,046 miles

exhaust back box outer skin corroded and detached exhaust flexy pipe outer sheath detached

Pass 1 Oct 2020 64,800 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 56,642 miles

Exhaust rear box in poor condition

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Split/perished (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2018 52,336 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi damaged and rear box poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 May 2017 48,681 miles

Exhaust rear silencer weakened by corrosion

Front wiper blades smear slightly

Pass 9 May 2016 43,611 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 37,464 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2014 34,216 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 31,518 miles

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

rear silencer box corroded/deterioratd

Fail 24 May 2013 31,518 miles

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

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

rear silencer box corroded/deterioratd

Pass 29 May 2012 30,017 miles

rear exhaust 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 XMS is a 2009 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 XMS, 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 AJ09 XMS registered?

AJ09 XMS is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 May 2009.

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