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EK09 XKS

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

79,919 mi
Last recorded79,919 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 79,919 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 67,419 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust slight blow

Pass 26 Sep 2023 57,569 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 51,594 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 49,017 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2021 49,017 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust box corroded

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 46,942 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 17 May 2019 43,991 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust box poor condition

Pass 11 May 2018 40,736 miles

Nearside Rear road wheel inner rim buckled (border line pass

rear exhaust box casing corroded

Pass 26 May 2017 37,623 miles

rear exhaust box casing corroded away

Fail 26 May 2017 37,623 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords various cuts on inner tread (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Outer cut on tyre wall

rear exhaust box casing corroded away

Pass 16 May 2016 35,248 miles

Rear ex box slight rusting noted

Pass 6 May 2015 33,079 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 33,079 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2014 30,534 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear exhaust box starting to corrode

Pass 23 May 2013 26,518 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 18,825 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 XKS 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 XKS, 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 XKS registered?

EK09 XKS is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 May 2009.

Is EK09 XKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK09 XKS 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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