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AO09 XKV

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

61,260 mi
Last recorded61,260 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 XKV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 61,260 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside lenses deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated dust cover perished but not split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre heavily perishing within tread area, advise replacement! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perishing heavily within tread area, advise replacement! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front and offside front lower arm rearmost bushes perishing and de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust back box outer casing breaking up and corroded

Pass 12 May 2025 59,912 miles
Fail 6 May 2025 59,911 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust silencer likely to become detached flexible joint broken (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 56,801 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 53,982 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 45,229 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 40,925 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2021 40,925 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 35,193 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 35,193 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 33,234 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 30,115 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 27,232 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 24,453 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 21,711 miles

all 4 tyres heavily perished

Pass 14 Jul 2014 18,874 miles

offside front tyre inner sidewall split

Pass 25 Jul 2013 16,197 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 13,594 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2012 13,594 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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AO09 XKV is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AO09 XKV, 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 AO09 XKV registered?

AO09 XKV is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 June 2009.

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