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DE09 KVV

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

68,492 mi
Last recorded68,492 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 68,492 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe and rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2025 57,663 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 1 Aug 2024 47,532 miles

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

Rear axle beam corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2024 47,523 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear axle beam corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2023 40,554 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2023 40,553 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 40,034 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 38,444 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 36,158 miles

Nearside Rear tyre sidewalls slightly perished

Offside Front tyre sidealls slightly perished

Offside Rear tyre sidewalls slightly perished

Pass 30 May 2017 33,746 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 31,685 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 28,055 miles

rear exhaust box corroding

rear wiper smearing screen

Pass 29 May 2014 24,526 miles

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 20 May 2013 20,546 miles

hole in offside sill caused by damage.

Pass 22 May 2012 15,420 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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DE09 KVV is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 KVV, 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 DE09 KVV registered?

DE09 KVV is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 June 2009.

Is DE09 KVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE09 KVV shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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