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EK09 XMP

2009 Ford Ka

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

65,487 mi
Last recorded65,487 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK09 XMP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 65,487 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 64,835 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 64,179 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 63,073 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2022 62,125 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 61,015 miles

Exhaust bracket corroded

Rear Axel covered in underseal

Pass 10 Nov 2020 60,629 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2019 56,419 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2018 52,341 miles

engine bay covers and under body trays

Fail 10 May 2018 52,294 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine bay covers and under body trays

Pass 11 May 2017 50,530 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 50,350 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 May 2016 46,274 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 40,466 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 33,973 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 26,480 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 19,314 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 XMP is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,248cc diesel 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 XMP, 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 XMP registered?

EK09 XMP is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 May 2009.

Is EK09 XMP safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK09 XMP 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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