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DE09 ARO

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

96,648 mi
Last recorded96,648 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2022
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE09 ARO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2022 96,648 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Aug 2022 96,648 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 96,063 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Aug 2021 96,063 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 95,259 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 95,255 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 94,482 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 90,257 miles

Front exhaust clamp corroded off.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Tyres bald on inside edges

Pass 24 Apr 2017 86,224 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 84,241 miles

exhaust systems has signs off slight corrosion.

Pass 12 Oct 2015 80,228 miles

Rear exhaust box corroding.

Pass 17 Oct 2014 69,281 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 54,602 miles

rear exhaust outside casing corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2012 39,063 miles

Rear exhaust box heavily corroded

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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DE09 ARO is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DE09 ARO, 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 DE09 ARO registered?

DE09 ARO is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is DE09 ARO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE09 ARO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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