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DS09 XTC

2009 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

79,653 mi
Last recorded79,653 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS09 XTC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 79,653 miles

Front shock absorbers and springs corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perished 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Aug 2025 79,400 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Manifold pins missing/loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

1 ltr oil added to engine before carrying out emission test

Exhaust flexi in poor condition

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front shock absorbers and springs corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perished 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 74,198 miles

Exhaust flexi in poor condition

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front shock absorbers and springs corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on edge 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on edge 195/50/15

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on edge 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2024 74,198 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Exhaust flexi in poor condition

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front shock absorbers and springs corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on edge 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on edge 195/50/15

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on edge 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Rubbing on wheel (1.1.15 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 69,476 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front shock absorbers corroded

Reverse light not working

Fail 22 Aug 2023 69,475 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

2 Ltrs oil added to engine before carrying out emission test

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front shock absorbers corroded

Offside Rear Bump stop damaged and detached from chassis

Rear springs sand shock absorbers corroded

Reverse light not working

Pass 5 Sep 2022 65,724 miles

Rear axle and springs corroded

Reverse light not working

Fail 24 Aug 2022 65,607 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also slightly perished 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear axle and springs corroded

Reverse light not working

Pass 7 Sep 2021 63,022 miles

2ltrs engine oil added before carrying out emissions test

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Reverse light not working

Fail 7 Sep 2021 63,022 miles

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

2ltrs engine oil added before carrying out emissions test

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Reverse light not working

Pass 10 Sep 2020 59,829 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2020 59,829 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi section clamp also corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached exhaust clamp corroded and loose (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

2ltrs engine oil added before carrying out emissions test

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

exhaust back box in poor condition

Pass 9 Apr 2019 54,587 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2019 54,511 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2018 50,663 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 45,496 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 39,660 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 39,651 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion exhaust box outer skin. (6.1.C.1)

Inner wheel arch covers fitted.

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge also cracking by treads. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking by treads.

Nearside washer jet 1/3 blocked.

Offside Rear tyre cracking by treads.

Pass 15 Jun 2015 36,257 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 36,257 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 32,138 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 32,136 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 26,145 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 21,170 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

exhaust rear box slightly corroded but not blowing

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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DS09 XTC is a 2009 Ford Ka in Green 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 DS09 XTC, 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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DS09 XTC is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 July 2009.

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