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EK09 XDJ

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

58,836 mi
Last recorded58,836 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 58,836 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed stiff to open from outside (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount has slight movement (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear park brake mounting brake broken , cable still secure at present

Rear axle corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2025 58,836 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed stiff to open from outside (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount has slight movement (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear park brake mounting brake broken , cable still secure at present

Rear axle corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2024 55,561 miles

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

Front Front flexi section damaged but not leaking at present

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush slight movement at top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear slight brake bind ,wheel is stiff to turn by hand

Fail 22 Oct 2024 55,561 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Front flexi section damaged but not leaking at present

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush slight movement at top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear slight brake bind ,wheel is stiff to turn by hand

Pass 21 Nov 2023 53,163 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 51,517 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2022 51,515 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Nov 2021 49,800 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))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 47,293 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 40,760 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 38,025 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 38,025 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 29,587 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 29,587 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise nearside rear tyre starting to perish

advise offside front tyre starting to perish

advise offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 27 Apr 2016 22,545 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 22,545 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 17,292 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 12,792 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 5,784 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 4,859 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 XDJ is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EK09 XDJ, 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 EK09 XDJ registered?

EK09 XDJ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 April 2009.

Is EK09 XDJ safe to buy?

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