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EK09 XCZ

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

90,307 mi
Last recorded90,307 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK09 XCZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 90,307 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2024 86,523 miles

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2023 83,114 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2023 83,113 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2022 80,548 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust in a poor condition

Fail 26 May 2022 80,548 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust in a poor condition

Pass 29 May 2021 79,164 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s front lower arm rear bush split and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65r14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s front lower arm rear bush split and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear n/s and o/s rear trailing arms are corroded

Fail 29 May 2021 79,164 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s front lower arm rear bush split and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65r14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s front lower arm rear bush split and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear n/s and o/s rear trailing arms are corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2020 76,269 miles

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))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 67,100 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 57,111 miles

clutch pedal inseure

Pass 27 Apr 2017 45,470 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 37,560 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 32,636 miles

front tyres cracking on tread

rear exhaust box coroded

Pass 16 Apr 2014 28,213 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 21,869 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 13,380 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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EK09 XCZ is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 XCZ, 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 XCZ registered?

EK09 XCZ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2009.

Is EK09 XCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK09 XCZ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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