CarVerify

Free Car Check

KT59 XAG

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

129,223 mi
Last recorded129,223 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT59 XAG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 129,223 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 127,916 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 126,371 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2023 126,371 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 124,420 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 122,412 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit at time of test 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to limit 2mm 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear handbrake only just met requirements further attention required

Pass 23 Nov 2020 120,340 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 120,340 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2019 110,522 miles

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

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

tailbox outer skin deteriated

Pass 15 Sep 2018 99,504 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 88,814 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 79,335 miles

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

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

exhaust tailbox deteriorating

Pass 16 Sep 2015 67,459 miles

rear coil springs starting to rust

Pass 11 Sep 2014 48,463 miles

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

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

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

tailbox outer skin deteriating

Fail 18 Sep 2013 32,759 miles

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

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 32,759 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 23,959 miles

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

Oil leak

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
Full Ford Ka reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

KT59 XAG is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 KT59 XAG, 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

How do I check the history of KT59 XAG?

You can check the full history of KT59 XAG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was KT59 XAG registered?

KT59 XAG is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 September 2009.

Is KT59 XAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for KT59 XAG shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KT59 XAG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on KT59 XAG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.