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PE59 XRU

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,030 mi
Last recorded92,030 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE59 XRU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 92,030 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2026 92,024 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.543 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits 0.545 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 545 (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 87,889 miles

Front both front shocker top mounts corroded

Front exhaust clap corroded and broke

Offside Rear hand brake cable slightly insecure

Rear exhaust clamp missing

Rear exhaust silencer cover deteriorated

exhaust system corroded in general

Pass 28 Feb 2024 85,811 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 80,987 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 80,979 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 74,107 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 70,225 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 70,225 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2020 66,277 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 66,277 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 60,256 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 51,829 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 51,827 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Front exhaust hanger broken but still adequately supported

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 45,899 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 45,160 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 45,160 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 42,237 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 36,077 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 32,647 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 29,965 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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PE59 XRU 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 71.4%.

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 PE59 XRU, 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 PE59 XRU registered?

PE59 XRU is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 September 2009.

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