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AO09 DMX

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

100,504 mi
Last recorded100,504 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 DMX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 100,504 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 92,214 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 82,741 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 82,420 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe flexy (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 67,205 miles

Rear axle corroded

exhaust system corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2021 62,127 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 56,928 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside - outer edges of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 53,704 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 48,498 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Slight noise possibly from within nearside rear drum/hub when turned by hand (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 42,712 miles

front tyres cracking

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 27 Sep 2016 35,557 miles

Both front tyres perished

Exhaust rear box outer casing rusty

Pass 12 Jan 2016 34,746 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 32,677 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 29,550 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 29,550 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 23,426 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 21,132 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 DMX is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 AO09 DMX, 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

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What year was AO09 DMX registered?

AO09 DMX is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 March 2009.

Is AO09 DMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO09 DMX shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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