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AU09 XXK

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

28,143 mi
Last recorded28,143 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU09 XXK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 28,143 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides at the front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2026 28,067 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill patch repaired using plug welds without removing original panel or section (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 25,113 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s sill sections both starting to corrode (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 24,684 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2024 24,684 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 24,244 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 23,790 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 23,790 miles

Headlamp aim too high n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 23,272 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 22,710 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

fuel tank corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2019 21,971 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

suspension corroded all round

Pass 23 Feb 2018 21,099 miles

Rear exhaust silencer hanger corroded away

Pass 22 Feb 2017 20,009 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 20,009 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 18,597 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 16,978 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 15,717 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 13,581 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 13,465 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 11,132 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 XXK is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XXK, 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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AU09 XXK is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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