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EK09 XGX

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

86,478 mi
Last recorded86,478 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 86,478 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust system corroded

rear axle corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2025 86,478 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust mounting defective front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust system corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2024 85,689 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 84,184 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (unplugged) (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Bottom ball joint. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Bottom ball joint. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 82,855 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 80,693 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 78,155 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake cable bracket broken

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2019 76,476 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 73,282 miles

Rear exhaust starting to deteriorate

Nearside Rear handbrake cable bracket sorroded

Fail 17 Jul 2018 73,282 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake cable bracket sorroded

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

Rear exhaust starting to deteriorate

Pass 1 Aug 2017 70,691 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 54,344 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 44,668 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 28,899 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 9,270 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 XGX is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 XGX, 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 XGX registered?

EK09 XGX is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 May 2009.

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