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FX59 XKF

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

109,013 mi
Last recorded109,013 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX59 XKF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 109,013 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH. (5.3.2 (c))

TESTED UNDER WET CONDITIONS.N/S/R WHEEL TRIM MISSING.

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

Fail 16 Dec 2025 109,013 miles

Headlamp aim too high BOTH. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH. (5.3.2 (c))

TESTED UNDER WET CONDITIONS.N/S/R WHEEL TRIM MISSING.

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 104,085 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 100,451 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 84,691 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 68,568 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

both wiper blades smeary

nearside front top strut mounting has slight play

Fail 1 Dec 2021 68,568 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

both wiper blades smeary

nearside front top strut mounting has slight play

Pass 18 Nov 2020 51,030 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 51,021 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inverted bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inverted bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

1 nearside tail lamp inoperative (2 fitted per side)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 29 Nov 2019 39,093 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2019 39,093 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 19,833 miles

All four tyres slightly perished on sidewalls

Both front brake disc's slightly corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2017 17,465 miles

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

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

all four tyres perishing

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 20 Oct 2016 15,111 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 15,111 miles

Registration plate lamp not working Both (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 14,791 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 13,482 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 11,773 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 9,155 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 XKF is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 XKF, 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 XKF registered?

FX59 XKF is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 September 2009.

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