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AO09 XNL

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

82,572 mi
Last recorded82,572 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 XNL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 82,572 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2025 82,572 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2024 72,899 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split at ends and wrong size (too small) (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2024 72,801 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle-to-rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split at ends and wrong size (too small) (3.4 (b) (i))

clutch faulty/worn

Pass 12 Sep 2023 68,975 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Sep 2023 68,932 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Sep 2022 62,143 miles

Rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded and peeling

Pass 22 Sep 2021 56,149 miles

car has under seal applied

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2020 45,953 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 45,953 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 40,587 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under bonnet bolt on scuttle panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 33,336 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 32,986 miles

Exhaust system very rusty

Front windscreen wiper blades worn

Offside rear tyre aged and perished

Rear axle and road springs rusted

Pass 27 Sep 2016 32,481 miles

Covers fitted preventing an inspection of some components

Exhaust front pipe support bracket broken

Exhaust system rusted

Front windscreen wiper blades worn

Offside front brake binding slightly

Offside rear tyre aged

Rear road springs rusted

Pass 21 Sep 2015 31,705 miles

Exhaust system rusted

Floor covers fitted preventing inspection of some items

Offside rear tyre worn to 3mm

Rear road springs rusted

Windscreen wiper blades worn

Pass 22 Sep 2014 30,834 miles

Exhaust system rusted

Front windscreeen wiper blades worn

Offside rear tyre aged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 22 Sep 2014 30,834 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Exhaust system rusted

Front windscreeen wiper blades worn

Offside rear tyre aged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 25 Jun 2013 29,152 miles

Exhaust back box very rusty

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 29,152 miles

Exhaust back box very rusty

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2012 28,003 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 XNL is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AO09 XNL, 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 AO09 XNL registered?

AO09 XNL is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2009.

Is AO09 XNL safe to buy?

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