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EK09 XCX

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

74,883 mi
Last recorded74,883 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK09 XCX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 74,883 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 73,954 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 68,648 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 65,258 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 22 Mar 2023 65,258 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 17 Mar 2022 61,217 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 61,217 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 56,906 miles

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 24 Mar 2020 54,699 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 50,014 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 18 Apr 2018 45,267 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 40,243 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 34,162 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 28,445 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 22,937 miles

advise rear exhaust box starting to corrode

Pass 19 Apr 2013 17,827 miles

2 nails in off side rear tyre

both front tyres lots of cracking and splits

both rear tyres cracking to walls and tread

front inner brake pads starting to get low?

rear exhaust box deterioating

very strong advise to change all four tyres

very strong advise to change both front tyres on pass limit

Pass 20 Apr 2012 12,786 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

advise all four tyres slight cracking between tread

rear exhaust box starting to rust

Fail 20 Apr 2012 12,786 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise all four tyres slight cracking between tread

rear exhaust box starting to rust

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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EK09 XCX is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EK09 XCX, 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 EK09 XCX registered?

EK09 XCX is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 April 2009.

Is EK09 XCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK09 XCX shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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