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OE09 XMG

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

115,703 mi
Last recorded115,703 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE09 XMG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Sep 2025 115,703 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake locking device missing caliper retaining pin "R" clip missing (1.1.21 (f))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear beam axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 111,430 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2024 111,430 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 108,103 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective & offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

product on rear light lens

Pass 12 Sep 2022 105,165 miles

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

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

Offside Rear axel corroded function not impaired

Fail 12 Sep 2022 105,165 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear axel corroded function not impaired

Pass 7 Sep 2021 102,186 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 98,377 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 87,705 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 87,705 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 85,629 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 85,626 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 81,832 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 78,150 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 73,170 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 19 Jul 2014 63,781 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2013 50,634 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK.

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER CORRODED.

Pass 23 Jul 2012 37,572 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 XMG is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red 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 XMG, 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 XMG registered?

OE09 XMG is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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