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DE09 LUB

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

40,548 mi
Last recorded40,548 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE09 LUB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 40,548 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 23 Jul 2025 39,552 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 39,094 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 29,870 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 27,379 miles

rear axle rusty / corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2021 26,201 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 26,199 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2020 25,239 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 24,337 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 21,919 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 12 May 2017 17,441 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 May 2016 13,189 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 10,442 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 9,588 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2013 8,483 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 6,632 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 LUB is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 LUB, 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 LUB registered?

DE09 LUB is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 May 2009.

Is DE09 LUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE09 LUB shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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