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PX09 XBE

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

72,422 mi
Last recorded72,422 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX09 XBE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 72,422 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2025 72,422 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2025 72,405 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 68,143 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge aprox 2-3 mm+showing wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge aprox 2-3 mm+showing wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside handbrake reading poor compared to n/s reading

Pass 26 Oct 2023 63,249 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2023 63,249 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 59,261 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Oct 2022 59,261 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 54,676 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 49,953 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 44,901 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 39,895 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing **DISTORTED ON INNER EDGE** (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing **DISTORTED ON INNER EDGE** (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Oct 2018 39,895 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing **DISTORTED ON INNER EDGE** (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing **DISTORTED ON INNER EDGE** (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 36,856 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 36,012 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 30,231 miles

exhaust rusting

Pass 15 Nov 2014 21,489 miles

exhaust rusting

Pass 11 Dec 2013 16,683 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

back box corroded

Fail 11 Dec 2013 16,683 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

back box corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2013 15,774 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Mar 2013 15,766 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 12,795 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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PX09 XBE is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 PX09 XBE, 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 PX09 XBE registered?

PX09 XBE is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 March 2009.

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