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MK09 XWY

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

129,945 mi
Last recorded129,945 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK09 XWY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2024 129,945 miles

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive coil spring an d both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2023 129,626 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 23 Nov 2022 128,584 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 127,991 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 119,348 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 119,187 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 115,507 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 11,507 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 109,454 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2017 109,454 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 24 Dec 2015 93,513 miles

nsf tyre wearing on edge

Pass 9 Jan 2015 82,251 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 82,251 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 71,564 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 58,829 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 46,732 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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MK09 XWY is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 MK09 XWY, 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 MK09 XWY registered?

MK09 XWY is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 3 March 2009.

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