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EK09 XJO

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

60,608 mi
Last recorded60,608 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK09 XJO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 60,608 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 58,980 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. brake imbalance 28% offside lower than nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 57,429 miles

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both front (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both front tyres void of tread on edges very close to exposing cords

nearside rear tyre worn close to designed wear limit

Fail 28 Jun 2024 57,413 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi section split (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both front (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both front tyres void of tread on edges very close to exposing cords

nearside rear tyre worn close to designed wear limit

Pass 12 Jun 2023 54,578 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing more on tread edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust centre to rear section clamp missing but exhaust secure

Pass 27 May 2022 52,095 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 14 Jun 2021 50,542 miles

exhaust centre to rear section clamp missing exhaust secure

Pass 17 Jun 2020 47,604 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 45,446 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 42,586 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Jun 2018 42,584 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 38,888 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 35,073 miles

Nearside rear tyre on legal limit

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 28 May 2015 31,729 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 27,701 miles

both rear tyres wearing more on outer edges

Pass 22 May 2013 23,988 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 17,238 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 XJO is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 XJO, 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 XJO registered?

EK09 XJO is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 May 2009.

Is EK09 XJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK09 XJO shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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