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DE09 KWX

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

57,638 mi
Last recorded57,638 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 57,638 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

advise general corrosion in front suspension rear suspension and bulkhead under windscreen

Fail 18 Sep 2025 57,638 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

advise general corrosion in front suspension rear suspension and bulkhead under windscreen

Pass 26 Sep 2024 54,056 miles

advise general corrosion including floor rear suspension and rear axle.bulkhead plate in engine bay

Fail 25 Sep 2024 54,044 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

advise general corrosion including floor rear suspension and rear axle.bulkhead plate in engine bay

Pass 18 Sep 2023 51,379 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2023 51,373 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 49,845 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2021 49,845 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 49,040 miles

Offside Rear coil spring support corroded (rear axle)

Pass 4 Dec 2019 46,391 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 43,092 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

slight exhaust blow @down pipe

Pass 29 Aug 2017 37,035 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 31,647 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

exh corroded

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

o/s/r tyre cracked and close to limit

Pass 25 Apr 2015 23,636 miles

o/s/r tyre splits in tread pattern..corrosion exhaust

Pass 30 Apr 2014 19,701 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 16,713 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 11,265 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 11,264 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 24 Aug 2011 6,035 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 6,035 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 KWX is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KWX, 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 KWX registered?

DE09 KWX is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 April 2009.

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