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EK09 XMC

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

54,056 mi
Last recorded54,056 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 54,056 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2025 54,042 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2023 45,016 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 37,877 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Fail 20 Jul 2022 37,877 miles

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

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 3 Aug 2021 31,517 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 4 Aug 2020 27,636 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 24,473 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 22,103 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 20,193 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 18,492 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 16,203 miles

Front washer jets - water hits the glass but pattern abnormal.

Pass 4 Apr 2014 13,883 miles

All tyres starting to crack and perish

Drivers wiper starting to smear

Rear wiper starting to smear

Pass 19 Apr 2013 11,090 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 8,337 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 XMC 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 XMC, 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 XMC registered?

EK09 XMC is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 May 2009.

Is EK09 XMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK09 XMC shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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