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EX09 XXS

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,259 mi
Last recorded148,259 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2018
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX09 XXS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2018 148,259 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from fleix pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 148,257 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak and top shock bush play (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush wishibon (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak shock top bush play (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from fleix pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 124,197 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 124,197 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 111,981 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 91,284 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail

Offside Rear tyre has a nail

Fail 6 Nov 2015 91,284 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail

Offside Rear tyre has a nail

Pass 25 Oct 2014 78,647 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2013 70,428 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offsides front door mirror glas cracked..

Pass 8 Nov 2012 58,448 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 52,763 miles

exhaust system is corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2012 52,755 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

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

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

both front tyres are bald on inner edges

exhaust system is corroded

front brake discs are worn

nearside rear tyre is wearing on inner edge

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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EX09 XXS is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EX09 XXS, 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 EX09 XXS registered?

EX09 XXS is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 March 2009.

Is EX09 XXS safe to buy?

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