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FX59 XKJ

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

94,729 mi
Last recorded94,729 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 94,729 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear hand brake effort low

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 89,160 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges and on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges and on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges and on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges and on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jan 2025 89,160 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges and on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges and on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges and on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges and on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2023 80,646 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 74,055 miles

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

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 3 Dec 2021 66,718 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 63,979 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 16 Dec 2020 63,975 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened Axle spring cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 60,140 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 51,280 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2018 51,280 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Shock absorber top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shock absorber top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 43,044 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Undertrays fitted

Fail 26 Jun 2017 43,044 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system corroded

Undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2016 34,998 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust in poor condition

nearside rear brake binding slightly

rust forming on rear suspension components

Pass 23 Jun 2015 30,346 miles

n/s front tyre worn low on edges

o/s front tyre worn low on edges

rear exhaust clamp corroded off/missing

rear exhaust corroded

slight binding o/s rear brake

Pass 12 Jun 2014 26,726 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 27 Jun 2013 20,927 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 17,995 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 17,830 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 XKJ is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FX59 XKJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FX59 XKJ registered?

FX59 XKJ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is FX59 XKJ safe to buy?

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