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FY09 XPS

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

67,961 mi
Last recorded67,961 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY09 XPS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2023 67,961 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 57,261 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2022 57,261 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 53,812 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 53,812 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 53,790 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 53,790 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2020 53,774 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Coolant leak leaking from around the water pump and no coolant in the engine ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt items on the seat ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and exhaust hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

engine sump dented

Pass 30 Nov 2019 49,054 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 41,745 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 36,114 miles

Rear exhaust box separating

Pass 24 Aug 2016 27,221 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 20,861 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 20,861 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2014 16,825 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 16,554 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 12,814 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 XPS is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FY09 XPS, 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 XPS registered?

FY09 XPS is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 April 2009.

Is FY09 XPS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY09 XPS shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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