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OE09 XLM

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

42,582 mi
Last recorded42,582 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE09 XLM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 42,582 miles

Under seal applied

Pass 24 Jun 2025 42,536 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 42,434 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 42,227 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2023 42,227 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 41,762 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 41,759 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 41,473 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 41,276 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 41,272 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 40,951 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 18 Jun 2018 40,605 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2017 40,170 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2016 39,752 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2015 39,074 miles

rear exhaust box corrodrd

Pass 20 Jun 2014 37,987 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 37,013 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 35,775 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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OE09 XLM is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver 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 OE09 XLM, 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 OE09 XLM registered?

OE09 XLM is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 August 2009.

Is OE09 XLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE09 XLM shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OE09 XLM have outstanding finance?

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