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PK09 XWR

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

86,369 mi
Last recorded86,369 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK09 XWR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 86,369 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2025 86,246 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle, lower shocker mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle, near spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 82,606 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Rear axle corroded, bottom of coil springs, but not excessive

Pass 11 Jan 2024 79,258 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 69,481 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2023 69,481 miles

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

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 62,158 miles

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

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

exhaust in a poor condition

Pass 8 Jan 2021 53,229 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust in a poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2021 53,229 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both rears (5.3.2 (c))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust in a poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 47,697 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 42,796 miles

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

exhaust system coroding

Pass 10 Jan 2018 37,845 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

clutch pedal loose

clutch pedal loose

Pass 13 Feb 2017 33,824 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 33,824 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 29,962 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both front (2.5.A.1c)

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

both rear coil springs corroded

coolant leak

exhaust corroded/deteriorated

offside front brake binding slightly

Fail 21 Jan 2016 29,962 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both front (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

both rear coil springs corroded

coolant leak

exhaust corroded/deteriorated

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 16 Jun 2014 22,778 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2013 19,033 miles

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

front wiper blades smearing the windscreen

Pass 16 Jun 2012 14,362 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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PK09 XWR is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 PK09 XWR, 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 PK09 XWR registered?

PK09 XWR is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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