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KT53 XOX

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

116,716 mi
Last recorded116,716 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT53 XOX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 116,716 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2025 113,557 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 106,722 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 99,996 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 97,940 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 94,863 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 92,517 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 90,820 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box corroded outer skin, slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2019 90,820 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box corroded outer skin, slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 83,721 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear exhaust silencer casing is corroded.

Fail 22 Feb 2018 83,721 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear exhaust silencer casing is corroded.

Pass 23 Feb 2017 74,794 miles

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 Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear exhaust silencer outer casing is corroded.

Fail 23 Feb 2017 74,794 miles

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 Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear exhaust silencer outer casing is corroded.

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 63,726 miles

Front exhaust pipe clamp rotten

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box rotten (7.1.2)

cluster lights showing when lights turned on

Fail 4 Feb 2016 63,395 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 31% (3.7.B.5b)

Front exhaust pipe clamp rotten

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box rotten (7.1.2)

cluster lights showing when lights turned on

Pass 19 Feb 2015 55,655 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

instrument cluster lights showing dim

osf fog light cracked

rear exhuast box rusty but not blowing

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 46,122 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 31,845 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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KT53 XOX is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KT53 XOX, 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 KT53 XOX registered?

KT53 XOX is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is KT53 XOX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KT53 XOX shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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