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DE09 FDL

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

91,218 mi
Last recorded91,218 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE09 FDL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 91,218 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 90,065 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 86,904 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2023 86,904 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 82,603 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2022 82,603 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 76,133 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 69,821 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 61,398 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 56,617 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 53,249 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 50,150 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 46,742 miles

Backbox deterioated

Exhaust flexy deterioated

Wheel trims fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2013 36,917 miles

backbox outer shell corroded

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

wheel trims

Fail 30 Jul 2013 36,917 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

backbox outer shell corroded

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

wheel trims

Pass 6 Aug 2012 27,276 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 FDL is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FDL, 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 FDL registered?

DE09 FDL is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 5 August 2009.

Is DE09 FDL safe to buy?

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