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AO09 XTL

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

35,702 mi
Last recorded35,702 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 35,702 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Front wing mirror damaged

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 31,756 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged nearside and offside (3.3 (b) (i))

front exhaust flexi section and rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 20 Jan 2025 31,756 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged nearside and offside (3.3 (b) (i))

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

front exhaust flexi section and rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 15 Jan 2024 28,269 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 17 Jan 2023 24,454 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 17 Jan 2023 24,454 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 26 Jan 2022 21,925 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin fronts. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded front and rear coil springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2022 21,917 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin fronts. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded front and rear coil springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 20,071 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 17,840 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 16,005 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 13 Jul 2017 14,400 miles

rear exhaust silencer box deteriorated/corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2016 12,539 miles

rear exhaust silencer box slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Jul 2015 11,339 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 9,877 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 7,877 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 5,400 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 XTL is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 XTL, 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 XTL registered?

AO09 XTL is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 July 2009.

Is AO09 XTL safe to buy?

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