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DE09 KYV

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,115 mi
Last recorded86,115 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 86,115 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Jan 2026 86,113 miles

Emissions unable to be completed engine running faulty (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Jan 2026 86,111 miles

Emissions unable to be completed engine running faulty (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 82,770 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation but not excessively

Pass 15 Oct 2022 82,549 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 72,509 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge sign of edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exaust system showing age related wear.

Pass 11 Sep 2020 66,266 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 66,266 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 60,455 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both outer wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 4 Sep 2019 60,435 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both outer wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Sep 2018 54,811 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 47,898 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 44,921 miles

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 3 May 2016 36,675 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 28,743 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2015 26,128 miles

Exhaust back box peeling

Pass 11 Jan 2014 18,881 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 11,899 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 11,899 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 9,110 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 KYV is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KYV, 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 KYV registered?

DE09 KYV is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 June 2009.

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