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AO09 DKY

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

58,882 mi
Last recorded58,882 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 DKY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 58,882 miles

Both front suspension top mounts corroding

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rear bush deteriorated and bottom ball joint dust cover perishing

Offside Front Suspension arm rear bush deteriorated and bottom ball joint dust cover perishing

Rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2024 56,283 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 53,323 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2022 49,702 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened main beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 3 Mar 2021 45,606 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

exhaust deteriorated / corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2020 44,584 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 11 Mar 2019 41,814 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 11 Mar 2019 41,814 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 12 Mar 2018 36,835 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 33,558 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 27,835 miles

Front both tyres slightly perishing

Rear exhaust back box outer skin deteriorated

Fail 25 Apr 2016 27,835 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front both tyres slightly perishing

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

Rear exhaust back box outer skin deteriorated

Pass 14 Apr 2015 23,518 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 21,207 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 18,644 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 15,588 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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AO09 DKY is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AO09 DKY, 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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AO09 DKY is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 March 2009.

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