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FJ59 XCD

2009 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

82,750 mi
Last recorded82,750 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ59 XCD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 82,750 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2024 76,732 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 74,937 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))

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

Fail 17 Oct 2023 74,917 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded and rear box joint clamp missing

Pass 26 Sep 2019 72,115 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded and clamp missing from rear joint

Pass 12 Sep 2018 66,110 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust front flexi deteriorated

exhaust rear box corroded and outer skin holed .rear exhaust box joint clamp corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2018 66,110 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn shocker upper bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear shocker corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust front flexi deteriorated

exhaust rear box corroded and outer skin holed .rear exhaust box joint clamp corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2017 60,790 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

both rear number plate lamps poorly fitted

exhaust front flexi deteriorated

exhaust rear box badly corroded and outer skin holed

one centre stop lamp light, not working

Fail 22 Aug 2017 60,790 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

both rear number plate lamps poorly fitted

exhaust front flexi deteriorated

exhaust rear box badly corroded and outer skin holed

one centre stop lamp light, not working

Pass 10 Aug 2016 56,116 miles

Centre Rear brake lamp one bulb not working

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak driveshaft area slight oil leak ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

exhaust front flexi joint deteriorated

rear exhaust box corroded and outer skin holed

Fail 10 Aug 2016 56,116 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Centre Rear brake lamp one bulb not working

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak driveshaft area slight oil leak ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn low on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

exhaust front flexi joint deteriorated

rear exhaust box corroded and outer skin holed

Pass 12 Aug 2015 49,608 miles

front exhaust flexi damaged

front tyres worn low on the outer edges

rear windscreen washer not working

Fail 12 Aug 2015 49,608 miles

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

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

front exhaust flexi damaged

front tyres worn low on the outer edges

rear windscreen washer not working

Pass 20 Aug 2014 36,919 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 36,911 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 24,349 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 20,488 miles

O/S/F+N/S/F STRUT TOP MOUNT RETAINING PLATE CORRODED.OIL LEVEL MIN.N/S/R TYRE VERY CLOSE LIMIT.PADS CLOSE LIMIT?-BRAKE BALANCE POOR.

Fail 26 Sep 2012 20,488 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S/F+N/S/F STRUT TOP MOUNT RETAINING PLATE CORRODED.OIL LEVEL MIN.N/S/R TYRE VERY CLOSE LIMIT.PADS CLOSE LIMIT?-BRAKE BALANCE POOR.

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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FJ59 XCD is a 2009 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FJ59 XCD, 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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FJ59 XCD is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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