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AU09 XVN

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

129,548 mi
Last recorded129,548 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU09 XVN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 129,548 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Mar 2026 129,548 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 126,523 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 124,563 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2024 124,563 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 121,862 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 118,743 miles

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2022 118,743 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2021 114,325 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

both front Top mount upper cups corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2021 114,325 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

both front Top mount upper cups corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2020 108,169 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axle corroded

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2020 108,169 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axle corroded

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 102,950 miles

Nearside Rear light lense damaged

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

Fail 22 Mar 2019 102,947 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear light lense damaged

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 91,332 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front bumper has temporary repairs

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 80,874 miles

Air-con condensor in poor condition

Both nearside tyre valves perished

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Front exhaust mount broken

Light misting of gearbox oil around nearside driveshaft seal

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge(175/65r14)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 75,132 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer box badly rotted and will need replacing shortly . (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 68,784 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 59,534 miles

both rear bump stops adrift

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2014 59,534 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear bump stops adrift

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2013 45,053 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 31,204 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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AU09 XVN is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AU09 XVN, 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 AU09 XVN registered?

AU09 XVN is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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