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FD09 SXS

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

104,421 mi
Last recorded104,421 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD09 SXS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 104,421 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 97,030 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 95,061 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 1 Jul 2024 95,061 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Coolant leak

Pass 19 Jun 2023 88,213 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2023 88,035 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 86,138 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 81,987 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 76,954 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 64,911 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 64,911 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2018 53,481 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

SLIGHT OIL LEAK AROUND GEAR BOX DRIVE SHAFT AREA N/S

Fail 9 Jul 2018 53,481 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure BOX AND CLAMP CORRODED (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

SLIGHT OIL LEAK AROUND GEAR BOX DRIVE SHAFT AREA N/S

Pass 24 Jun 2017 40,418 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 27,927 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front suspension arms - rear bushes perished

both front tyres worn uneven

both rear tyres perished

exhaust mid anr rear silencer rusty

Pass 29 Jun 2015 20,698 miles

exhaust rusty

Pass 23 Jun 2014 17,831 miles

o/s/f tyre worn uneven / exhaust back box casing surface corrosion

Pass 3 Jul 2013 15,228 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 12,140 miles

exhaust back box rusty

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 SXS is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 SXS, 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 SXS registered?

FD09 SXS is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 July 2009.

Is FD09 SXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD09 SXS shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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