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EX09 XZV

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,714 mi
Last recorded79,714 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX09 XZV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 79,714 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2026 79,714 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 May 2025 75,123 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 71,266 miles

Does not emit a steady white light

Fail 22 Mar 2024 71,262 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Does not emit a steady white light

Pass 15 Mar 2023 66,283 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 61,970 miles

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

Offside Front osf top mount has slight lift

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

exhaust system is deteriated

Fail 28 Mar 2022 61,970 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front osf top mount has slight lift

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

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

exhaust system is deteriated

Pass 6 Apr 2021 56,678 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 56,678 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 53,089 miles

Clutch pedal excessive movement

Pass 21 Mar 2019 50,409 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 46,990 miles

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

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

outer skin on rear exhaust box coming off

slight oil leak from drive shaft

Fail 21 Mar 2018 46,987 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

outer skin on rear exhaust box coming off

slight oil leak from drive shaft

Pass 24 Feb 2017 42,571 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm & cracked/perished (4.1.E.1)

nearside wiper split

Pass 29 Feb 2016 38,210 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside wiper split

Pass 26 Feb 2015 33,918 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 29,409 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 25,047 miles

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

front wipers split

Pass 23 Feb 2012 20,487 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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EX09 XZV is a 2009 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XZV, 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 EX09 XZV registered?

EX09 XZV is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 March 2009.

Is EX09 XZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX09 XZV shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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