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FY09 XJT

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,599 mi
Last recorded79,599 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY09 XJT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 79,599 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 76,465 miles

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

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

underbody corrosion

Fail 11 Feb 2025 76,465 miles

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

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

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

offside brake efficiency low on park brake and service brake

underbody corrosion

Pass 14 Feb 2024 71,980 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 67,859 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 63,483 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 62,413 miles

Coil spring corroded all four front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective all brackets corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 61,145 miles

Front Both tyres wearing on edge

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2020 61,140 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Both tyres wearing on edge

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2019 55,724 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2019 55,724 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 49,723 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 46,555 miles

both rear shocker top bushes perished

Pass 22 Dec 2015 41,858 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 36,716 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 26,785 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

gear selector seal leaking

rear silencer in a poor condition

Pass 30 Nov 2012 15,554 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 8,486 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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FY09 XJT 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 FY09 XJT, 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 FY09 XJT registered?

FY09 XJT is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 May 2009.

Is FY09 XJT safe to buy?

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