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MF09 XSC

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,230 mi
Last recorded90,230 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF09 XSC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 90,230 miles

Coolant leak thermostat area ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2025 90,230 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Coolant leak thermostat area ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 72,891 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted wheel damaged on inside edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2024 72,888 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle fractured spring pan rotted through and holed (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted wheel damaged on inside edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2024 72,728 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear axle corroded and holed at coil spring seat (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump porous and oil seeping through (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 63,663 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres, inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump rusty (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Oct 2023 63,657 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres, inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump rusty (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 50,490 miles

Rear Axle Corroding

Fail 12 Oct 2022 50,484 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Axle Corroding

Pass 19 Oct 2021 38,922 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 38,916 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 32,670 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 32,670 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 24,653 miles

Coil spring corroded all coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 23,858 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 22,199 miles

exhaust poor condition

Pass 22 Mar 2016 20,886 miles

rear exhaust poor condition

Pass 25 Mar 2015 19,380 miles

rear exhaust poor condition

Pass 19 Mar 2014 17,044 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 14,208 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 10,949 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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MF09 XSC is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MF09 XSC, 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 MF09 XSC registered?

MF09 XSC is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 March 2009.

Is MF09 XSC safe to buy?

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