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CE09 XLM

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

80,796 mi
Last recorded80,796 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE09 XLM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2024 80,796 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 73,541 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 68,742 miles

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak and thermo housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear brake cable bracket fractured

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

advise clutch pedal fractured and loose

rear beam axle corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2022 68,742 miles

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

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

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak and thermo housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear brake cable bracket fractured

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

advise clutch pedal fractured and loose

rear beam axle corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2021 60,411 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2021 60,279 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 49,712 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 49,712 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 40,044 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2019 39,995 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 33,947 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 29,765 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 27,877 miles

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

engine management light on dash

exhaust flexi section broken but not leaking

Fail 25 Jan 2016 27,814 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

engine management light on dash

exhaust flexi section broken but not leaking

Pass 18 Feb 2015 24,773 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 21,317 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 16,600 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 12,795 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 XLM is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 CE09 XLM, 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 XLM registered?

CE09 XLM is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 March 2009.

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