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EJ09 XDR

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

84,844 mi
Last recorded84,844 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ09 XDR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 84,844 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 74,336 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2024 74,336 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))

Brake cable damaged but not to excess parking brake external casing (1.1.15 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 63,686 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 63,681 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 54,474 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 51,440 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2021 51,439 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front N/S/F wheel difficult to turn by hand

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 47,068 miles

Both front McPherson struts are leaking

Nearside Door mirror glass broken

Rear EXHAUST box starting to deteriate

Pass 4 Sep 2019 43,587 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 40,457 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 37,296 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 31,788 miles

Nearside Front Has damage to the outer side wall

Fail 15 Sep 2016 31,788 miles

Nearside Front Has damage to the outer side wall

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 29,116 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 29,116 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 26,533 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 24,206 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 20,889 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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EJ09 XDR is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 EJ09 XDR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EJ09 XDR registered?

EJ09 XDR is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 August 2009.

Is EJ09 XDR safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ09 XDR shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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