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CE09 XVG

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

90,246 mi
Last recorded90,246 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE09 XVG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 90,246 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 83,945 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2023 83,945 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 77,441 miles

Both front struts corroded

Both rear springs corroded

Rear exhaust system corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2022 77,441 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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

Both front struts corroded

Both rear springs corroded

Rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2022 70,027 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2022 70,027 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2022 70,012 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Goes out when brakes applied (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened Beam axle holed under offside spring. Bump stop pushed through (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Clutch slave cylinder reservoir bracket broken

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear rubber bush perished/starting to part (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 63,856 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2021 63,779 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs poor

wipers poor

Pass 24 Jan 2020 57,726 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 51,465 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 45,900 miles

Rear Silencer rubber mount perishing but still supporting exhaust

Fail 2 Dec 2017 45,899 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Silencer rubber mount perishing but still supporting exhaust

Pass 5 Dec 2016 40,162 miles

both rear springs corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2015 35,163 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 30,897 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 25,459 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 20,635 miles

rear exhuast outer skin corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2012 11,936 miles

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

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

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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CE09 XVG is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CE09 XVG, 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 CE09 XVG registered?

CE09 XVG is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 March 2009.

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