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CE09 XKV

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

96,778 mi
Last recorded96,778 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE09 XKV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2025 96,778 miles

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 92,533 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 92,153 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 84,847 miles

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorating

Fail 8 Apr 2022 84,846 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake valve leaking cylinder (1.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength coil spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring mount surface corrosion

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 12 Apr 2021 76,084 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective clamp mounting corroded

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear bump stop deteriorated Offside Rear bump stop deteriorated

Nearside Rear light unit has condensation in lens

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2021 76,080 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective clamp mounting corroded

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear bump stop deteriorated Offside Rear bump stop deteriorated

Nearside Rear light unit has condensation in lens

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2020 67,859 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective clamp mounting corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear bump stop deteriorated

Nearside Rear light unit has condensation in lens

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

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

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

Offside Rear bump stop deteriorated

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 59,769 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 56,772 miles

back box outer skin corroded

Pass 31 May 2017 50,694 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 45,421 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened upper mounts both sides (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 May 2015 35,521 miles

rear exhaust box rusted

Pass 28 May 2014 25,257 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 May 2013 16,530 miles

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

Rear Panhard rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 May 2012 11,512 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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CE09 XKV is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 CE09 XKV, 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 CE09 XKV registered?

CE09 XKV is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 June 2009.

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