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CX09 XOW

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,655 mi
Last recorded88,655 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX09 XOW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 88,655 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2026 88,654 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 83,774 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2025 83,774 miles

Central Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 79,434 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 76,186 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front suspension components deteriorated/corrosion

general corrosion to the under carriage

Pass 14 Jan 2022 73,061 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 73,061 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 70,837 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded ns+os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box to centre section join (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Jan 2021 70,818 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction sat nav (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded ns+os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box to centre section join (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 67,562 miles

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2020 67,516 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2019 62,244 miles

front brake discs corroded/pitted

front strut mountings corroded

front wishbone rear bushes perished

n/s/f washer jet weak

rear road springs corroded at base

sump corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2019 62,244 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

front brake discs corroded/pitted

front strut mountings corroded

front wishbone rear bushes perished

n/s/f washer jet weak

rear road springs corroded at base

slight exhaust leak from front pipe/rear

sump corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2017 57,667 miles

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Pass 16 Jan 2017 54,895 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 52,592 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 51,110 miles

exhaust corroded

front and rear tyres are two different sizes front 195/50v15 rear 195/60v15s

nearside rear and offside rear tyres perished

Pass 18 Apr 2014 48,638 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil level low

Pass 9 May 2013 44,763 miles

exhaust rear box corroded

inner surface of front disc corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2012 41,403 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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CX09 XOW is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CX09 XOW, 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 CX09 XOW registered?

CX09 XOW is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 May 2009.

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