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DE08 FRE

2009 Ford Ka

Brown Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

40,348 mi
Last recorded40,348 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 FRE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 40,348 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 38,288 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 36,203 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 31,923 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2023 31,923 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2022 30,508 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 29,086 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle spring seat (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 27,640 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 26,277 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 24,661 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 19,745 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 16,182 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 12,972 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 12,395 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 10,710 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 8,175 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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DE08 FRE is a 2009 Ford Ka in Brown with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 DE08 FRE, 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 DE08 FRE registered?

DE08 FRE is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 January 2009.

Is DE08 FRE safe to buy?

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