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FX09 YBL

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

80,244 mi
Last recorded80,244 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX09 YBL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 80,244 miles

N/s front subframe extension corroded

O/s front top mount worn

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Mar 2026 80,244 miles

N/s front subframe extension corroded

O/s front top mount worn

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 75,387 miles

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

Offside Front Upper macphereson strut mount/bearing worn

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber mount defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2024 62,375 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2024 62,375 miles

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

Axle deformed and unserviceable EXCESSIVELY CORRODED (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 47,321 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 46,532 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 45,168 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 43,721 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play very slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 41,105 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 37,641 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 2.5-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 34,816 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 30,978 miles

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

exhaust back box slightly deteriorated- outer skin

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 27,822 miles

exhaust backbox slightly deteriorated (outer skin)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 23,326 miles

exhaust backbox slightly deteriorated (outer skin)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 19,446 miles

rear section of exhaust slightly deteriorated- outer skin

Pass 14 Mar 2012 15,407 miles

exhaust rear silencer deteriorating

Fail 14 Mar 2012 15,407 miles

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

exhaust rear silencer deteriorating

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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FX09 YBL 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 83.3%.

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 FX09 YBL, 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 FX09 YBL registered?

FX09 YBL is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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