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AO09 XWA

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,374 mi
Last recorded71,374 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 71,374 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 69,136 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases all clamps corroded away (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear bumper damaged

Fail 24 Sep 2024 69,135 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases all clamps corroded away (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear bumper damaged

Pass 2 Oct 2023 65,167 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock slight noise

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Bumper damaged

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

Fail 28 Sep 2023 65,158 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Window being left in a lower position is not correct as you are still opening the latch from inside the car (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock slight noise

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Bumper damaged

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 62,767 miles

Exhaust mounting defective center (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 54,450 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2020 51,995 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking around tread and walls, cords or ply not showing yet. Advise to replace asap 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking around tread and walls, cords or ply not showing yet. Advise to replace asap 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking around tread and walls, cords or ply not showing yet. Advise to replace asap 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking around tread and walls, cords or ply not showing yet. Advise to replace asap 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

rear axle corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2020 51,995 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking around tread and walls, cords or ply not showing yet. Advise to replace asap 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking around tread and walls, cords or ply not showing yet. Advise to replace asap 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking around tread and walls, cords or ply not showing yet. Advise to replace asap 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking around tread and walls, cords or ply not showing yet. Advise to replace asap 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

rear axle corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2019 47,827 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear axle beam corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2019 47,827 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

rear axle beam corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2018 43,408 miles

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

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

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

Rear axle beam corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2018 43,408 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear axle beam corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2017 37,723 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 30,966 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 30,963 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2015 27,211 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 22,103 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 17,482 miles

Rear exhaust box starting to corrode

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

o/s/f tyre slightly perished

Fail 7 Jun 2013 17,482 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear exhaust box starting to corrode

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

o/s/f tyre slightly perished

Pass 7 Jun 2012 12,813 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 XWA is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XWA, 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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AO09 XWA is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 June 2009.

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