CarVerify

Free Car Check

ST09 PXG

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

73,728 mi
Last recorded73,728 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationST09 PXG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 73,728 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2025 73,725 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 70,334 miles

Front sub frame corroded

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust corroded

both rear shock absorbers corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2024 70,307 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Front sub frame corroded

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust corroded

both rear shock absorbers corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2024 70,280 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 63,422 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Rear axle / subframe heavily corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2021 58,564 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2021 58,564 miles

Emissions not tested low on oil (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 54,776 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2021 54,776 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 50,043 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2020 50,041 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 45,014 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear bush spliting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Jan 2019 45,013 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust system insecure middle mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure flex broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear bush spliting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 38,814 miles

Oil leak engine and gearbox ()

Fail 4 Jan 2018 38,813 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brakes sticking offside and nearside

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Oil leak engine and gearbox ()

exhaust clamp missing (front section)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 36,562 miles

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

center exhaust corroded and clamp missing

Fail 23 Jan 2017 36,562 miles

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

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

center exhaust corroded and clamp missing

Pass 9 Feb 2016 33,433 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 33,433 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking pipe to cylinder (3.6.A.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 31,870 miles

Oil leak

all exhaust clamps missing, rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded away

front brake disks inner face slightly corroded

offside wiper smearing screen slightly

sump pan corroded and leaking

tailgate lock siezed

Fail 18 Jun 2015 31,870 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Oil leak

all exhaust clamps missing, rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded away

front brake disks inner face slightly corroded

offside wiper smearing screen slightly

sump pan corroded and leaking

tailgate lock siezed

Fail 1 Jun 2015 31,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

sump pan corroded and leaking

tailgate lock siezed

thin engine breather hose missing

Pass 12 Jun 2014 26,382 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2013 18,778 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust front mounting corroded

nearside rear inner sidelight inop

offside rear brake slightly stiff to turn

Pass 20 Jun 2012 13,799 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside rear inner sidelight bulb inop

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
Full Ford Ka reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

ST09 PXG is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 ST09 PXG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ST09 PXG?

You can check the full history of ST09 PXG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was ST09 PXG registered?

ST09 PXG is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 June 2009.

Is ST09 PXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST09 PXG shows 26 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ST09 PXG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on ST09 PXG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.