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AY09 DXB

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

48,857 mi
Last recorded48,857 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY09 DXB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 48,857 miles

Nearside Front fog light not working

park brake only just passed on 16% with no lock

Pass 11 Sep 2024 39,015 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 35,278 miles

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

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

Offside Rear parking brake need attention

Pass 15 Sep 2022 33,981 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 31,404 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 30,544 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sound deadening material not fully secure silencer deterated (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 29,933 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

offside front top leg mount corroded

rear silencer corroded

scuttle panel under windscreen corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2019 29,933 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

offside front top leg mount corroded

rear silencer corroded

scuttle panel under windscreen corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2018 28,579 miles

front scuttle panel corroded through

rear silencer outer casing corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2018 28,579 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure clamp missing+bracket corroded through (6.1.2 (a))

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

front scuttle panel corroded through

rear silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2017 26,834 miles

exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2017 26,833 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2016 24,841 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush N/S and O/S (2.7.4)

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 28 Aug 2015 21,891 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

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

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2014 17,600 miles

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

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 18 Aug 2014 17,600 miles

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 6 Sep 2013 12,407 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer slightly corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2012 7,941 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 7,546 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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AY09 DXB is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AY09 DXB, 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 AY09 DXB registered?

AY09 DXB is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 March 2009.

Is AY09 DXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY09 DXB shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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