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FX59 XEP

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

165,383 mi
Last recorded165,383 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX59 XEP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 165,383 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2026 165,378 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear rear axle corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2025 154,268 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2025 154,268 miles

Emissions unable to be completed excessive leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 147,888 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 140,742 miles

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2023 140,742 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear axle corroded

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 133,785 miles

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2021 129,581 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2021 129,581 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 127,652 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop detatched.

Pass 12 Feb 2019 119,290 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2019 119,288 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 112,801 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 106,571 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 103,904 miles

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

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

back box outer skin rotten

engine slight oil leak from filter

passenger mirror missing

Fail 23 Feb 2016 103,904 miles

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

back box outer skin rotten

engine slight oil leak from filter

passenger mirror missing

Pass 25 Feb 2015 73,189 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

exaust rear box corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2015 73,096 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

exaust rear box corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2014 42,497 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 6,973 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 6,481 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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FX59 XEP is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FX59 XEP, 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 FX59 XEP registered?

FX59 XEP is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 September 2009.

Is FX59 XEP safe to buy?

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