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FD09 SXO

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

49,367 mi
Last recorded49,367 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD09 SXO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 49,367 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 48,625 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 47,456 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 46,627 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 46,147 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 45,348 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 44,942 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 44,435 miles

front brake disc inner surfaces corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2017 43,936 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 43,378 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 40,002 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 40,002 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 33,927 miles

engine lower sump front starting to rust/corrode suggest possible clean and grease

n/s front inner wheel arch plastic trim damaged/split

n/s front tyre tread area wearing low eg 2.8mm allso n/s rear tyre tread area wearing low eg 2.6mm legal limit 1.6mm

o/s front lower radiator corner showing signs of dampness but no leaking seen at time of test

rear screen wiper blade badly split

Fail 16 Jul 2014 33,927 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

engine lower sump front starting to rust/corrode suggest possible clean and grease

n/s front inner wheel arch plastic trim damaged/split

n/s front tyre tread area wearing low eg 2.8mm allso n/s rear tyre tread area wearing low eg 2.6mm legal limit 1.6mm

o/s front lower radiator corner showing signs of dampness but no leaking seen at time of test

rear screen wiper blade badly split

Pass 11 Jul 2013 28,206 miles

exhaust rear box outer skin badly corroded but not leaking at time of test

n/s rear tyre nail in outer tread area possibly not repairable

o/s front lower corner of radiator water dampness possible leaking

rear screen wiper blade badly split at ends

Fail 11 Jul 2013 28,206 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

exhaust rear box outer skin badly corroded but not leaking at time of test

n/s rear tyre nail in outer tread area possibly not repairable

o/s front lower corner of radiator water dampness possible leaking

rear screen wiper blade badly split at ends

Pass 16 Jul 2012 21,923 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

exhaust rear box outer skin corroded but not holed or blowing at time of test

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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FD09 SXO is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FD09 SXO, 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 FD09 SXO registered?

FD09 SXO is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 July 2009.

Is FD09 SXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD09 SXO shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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