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KV09 MXL

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

118,059 mi
Last recorded118,059 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV09 MXL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 118,059 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2026 118,058 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jan 2025 110,616 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2025 110,614 miles

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

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

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))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 110,265 miles

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

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2024 110,265 miles

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

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

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2023 109,234 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 109,171 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2021 109,164 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 106,750 miles

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2020 101,931 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust rear section corroded

Fail 24 Jan 2020 101,931 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust rear section corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2019 96,177 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 84,427 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear bump stop insecure

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

exhaust corroded and front bracket broken but exhaust still supported

Pass 14 May 2016 58,481 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 15 May 2015 44,676 miles

rear exhaust box rusty

Fail 15 May 2015 44,676 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 21 May 2014 35,696 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 27,508 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2012 21,328 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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KV09 MXL is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KV09 MXL, 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 KV09 MXL registered?

KV09 MXL is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 June 2009.

Is KV09 MXL safe to buy?

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