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CE09 XYW

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2025
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

84,202 mi
Last recorded84,202 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE09 XYW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2024 84,202 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 82,364 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2023 82,342 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2022 80,331 miles

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

slight binding to n/s/r brake

some corrosion to n/s/r o/s/r coil springs

some cracking to n/s/r tyre inner side wall

Pass 18 Oct 2021 78,002 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Oct 2021 78,002 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 74,889 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 74,888 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jun 2019 70,042 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2018 66,682 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2018 66,682 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2017 63,291 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 63,291 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 59,734 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 59,709 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 56,487 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 56,487 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 53,644 miles

front exhaust heat sheild insecure

some corrosion to rear exhaust box outer skin

Fail 24 Jun 2014 53,633 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front exhaust heat sheild insecure

some corrosion to rear exhaust box outer skin

Pass 24 Jun 2013 45,491 miles

Oil leak

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2013 45,490 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Oil leak

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2012 35,930 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 35,926 miles

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 35,602 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 XYW is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 XYW, 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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CE09 XYW is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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