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KX59 XEV

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

131,114 mi
Last recorded131,114 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX59 XEV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 131,114 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 122,001 miles

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))

Fail 17 Jun 2024 122,001 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 114,468 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rearcorroded and covered with greese (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 106,874 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 100,514 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 98,694 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 95,045 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2020 95,045 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached rusty (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 92,506 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2019 92,506 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 88,270 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 83,992 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 75,776 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 68,491 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 59,577 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 47,383 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

os wiper incorect size but dose clear large enough area

rear exhaust section in poor condition

slight inbalance front brakes

Pass 7 Aug 2012 36,345 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 XEV is a 2009 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XEV, 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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What year was KX59 XEV registered?

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

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