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AY09 XCX

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

196,340 mi
Last recorded196,340 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY09 XCX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 196,340 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2025 196,340 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 185,453 miles

Advise clutch pedal anti slip device missing

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine bay area NEAR FAIL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Advise both rear shock absorbers (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Advise rear suspension beam corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Passenger front seat tilt handle broken DANGEROUS

Fail 9 Mar 2024 185,153 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer sill area corroded / holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Advise clutch pedal anti slip device missing

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine bay area NEAR FAIL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Advise both rear shock absorbers (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Advise rear suspension beam corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Passenger front seat tilt handle broken DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2023 172,472 miles

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

Nearside Front passenger seat tilt handle missing not allowing access to rear

Fail 20 Mar 2023 172,472 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear wiper-blade defective

coolant level close to limit

Nearside Front passenger seat tilt handle missing not allowing access to rear

Pass 29 Mar 2022 161,620 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2022 161,618 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 152,071 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 142,509 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 129,656 miles

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 117,712 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 103,410 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak from sump ()

Pass 1 Apr 2016 90,114 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 74,696 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear exhaust corroded but not blowing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2014 56,641 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Mar 2014 56,641 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 37,661 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2012 23,379 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 22,993 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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AY09 XCX is a 2009 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc 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 AY09 XCX, 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 AY09 XCX registered?

AY09 XCX is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 4 March 2009.

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