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PX09 YXZ

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

97,861 mi
Last recorded97,861 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX09 YXZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 97,861 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2026 97,861 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2025 93,902 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT TO MID SECTION (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 May 2025 93,902 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT TO MID SECTION (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 May 2024 90,236 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 89,748 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 86,936 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 85,033 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Feb 2022 85,025 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 80,937 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 76,251 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 66,465 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 59,875 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 53,873 miles

Nearside Front inner driveshaft slight misting of oil

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 12 Nov 2015 47,803 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 42,762 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 42,760 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2013 38,135 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 38,135 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 35,634 miles

exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2012 26,216 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 YXZ is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 PX09 YXZ, 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 YXZ registered?

PX09 YXZ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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The MOT history for PX09 YXZ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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