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OE09 XHS

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

88,482 mi
Last recorded88,482 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE09 XHS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 88,482 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2025 88,482 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2024 83,166 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 80,322 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2023 80,322 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Cracked at the top (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2022 75,266 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 70,634 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 67,102 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 66,526 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 61,081 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

parking brake high

Pass 21 Jul 2017 57,120 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 49,802 miles

Note:; Rear wiper blade has perished

Exhaust rear silencer & clamp have rotted

N/s & o/s front lower suspension arm rear mount bush-bondings have deteriorated & split

Fail 9 Jul 2016 49,802 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Exhaust rear silencer & clamp have rotted

N/s & o/s front lower suspension arm rear mount bush-bondings have deteriorated & split

Note:; Rear wiper blade has perished

Pass 1 Jun 2015 34,797 miles

rear exhaust rusty

Fail 30 May 2015 34,797 miles

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

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 3 Jun 2014 22,880 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 22,880 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 May 2013 14,370 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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OE09 XHS is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 OE09 XHS, 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 OE09 XHS registered?

OE09 XHS is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 August 2009.

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