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FJ59 XFL

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

83,733 mi
Last recorded83,733 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ59 XFL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 83,733 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2025 83,731 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 69,497 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2024 69,352 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 52,680 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 44,909 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 37,767 miles

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

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

offside front tyre - wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Oct 2020 33,567 miles

rear axle corroded

rear bottom coils of rear springs corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2020 33,567 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

rear axle corroded

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

rear bottom coils of rear springs corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2019 30,500 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear lower coils corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box outer skin corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Oct 2019 30,500 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front lower arm rear bushes seperated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and showing cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded both rear lower coils corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box outer skin corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 27,338 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 24,325 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 21,132 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 13 Oct 2015 18,303 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 14,602 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 11,627 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 8,750 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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FJ59 XFL is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FJ59 XFL, 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 FJ59 XFL registered?

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

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