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FE09 XLH

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

100,577 mi
Last recorded100,577 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE09 XLH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 100,577 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2025 100,577 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 97,820 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 94,608 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

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

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

OIL LEAK

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 91,564 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Feb 2022 91,558 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 142,101 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2021 141,612 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Mar 2020 85,679 miles

nearside wing mirror damaged

Pass 27 Feb 2019 82,472 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear bump stop broken

rear exhaust clamp missing

Fail 27 Feb 2019 82,472 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear bump stop broken

rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 6 Mar 2018 79,000 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 71,985 miles

Both rear tyres cracking slightly

Front wipers smearing slightly

Rear exhaust silencer casing corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2016 69,903 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 58,661 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 45,411 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 31,299 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2013 31,299 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 12,072 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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FE09 XLH 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 73.7%.

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 FE09 XLH, 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 FE09 XLH registered?

FE09 XLH is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 March 2009.

Is FE09 XLH safe to buy?

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