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FE59 XWP

2009 Ford Ka

Brown Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

123,765 mi
Last recorded123,765 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE59 XWP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 123,765 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2024 123,718 miles

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

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 117,961 miles

Offside Rear bump stop insecure

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 109,545 miles

Handbrake travel getting high.

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 102,741 miles

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

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

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

exhaust corroded.

oil leak from engine

Pass 11 Dec 2020 97,815 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly smearing the screen (3.4 (b) (i))

body corroded.

Fail 7 Dec 2020 97,809 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly smearing the screen (3.4 (b) (i))

body corroded.

Pass 5 Dec 2019 90,280 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 79,994 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2018 79,993 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Outer Stop lamp(s) not working both sides (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 65,249 miles

Front exhaust flexi worn.

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

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

Rear exhaust badly corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2016 51,541 miles

Offside rear axle bush has play.

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

exhaust corroded and front flexi worn

wipers starting to smear the screen.

Fail 1 Dec 2016 51,541 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both sides rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear axle bush has play.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

exhaust corroded and front flexi worn

wipers starting to smear the screen.

Pass 14 Dec 2015 38,166 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides lower rear bushes./ (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front both sides (4.1.E.1)

exhaust corroded.

slight play in the rear axle bushes.

Pass 10 Sep 2014 22,976 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

exhaust outer casing corroded but not blowing

Pass 11 Sep 2013 17,934 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 13,136 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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FE59 XWP is a 2009 Ford Ka in Brown with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FE59 XWP, 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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FE59 XWP is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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