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KX59 XCY

2009 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

173,050 mi
Last recorded173,050 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX59 XCY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 173,050 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle usual with these vehicles (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2026 173,050 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed age cracks opened up can just see cords 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed again age cracks opened up can see cords 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle usual with these vehicles (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 101,941 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle corroded - - - usual with these cars (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres have age cracks on them (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 96,815 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides due to standing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (damp) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle corroded (usual with these cars) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 95,417 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive [WEEPING] (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mounts on axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair foot and hand brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 94,934 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 94,437 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2020 93,603 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 88,232 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 81,287 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 74,019 miles

general under body corrosion

Pass 15 Aug 2016 65,259 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 58,285 miles

both rear tyres starting to deteriorate

rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 18 Aug 2014 48,397 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 37,588 miles

Rear exhaust corrded

Pass 24 Aug 2012 27,446 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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KX59 XCY is a 2009 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 KX59 XCY, 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.

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KX59 XCY is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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