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EK09 XLG

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

88,071 mi
Last recorded88,071 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2021
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK09 XLG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2021 88,071 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop damaged

Nearside Rear handbrake holder damaged

Nearside Rear tyre starting to go out of shape

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 80,449 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

front flexi section of exhaust slightly damaged

Pass 5 Aug 2019 74,538 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 74,462 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

front exhaust mount deteriorated with small leak

nearside & offside rear coil springs corroding

Pass 30 Jul 2018 70,371 miles

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

rear exhaust deteriorating with small leak

Pass 3 Aug 2017 63,983 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 63,940 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 57,211 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 49,369 miles

Coolant leak

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 21 Jul 2014 41,657 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 37,472 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 30,052 miles

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

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

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 XLG is a 2009 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XLG, 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 XLG registered?

EK09 XLG is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 August 2009.

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The MOT history for EK09 XLG shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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