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DE09 YCR

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,063 mi
Last recorded45,063 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 45,063 miles

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear shocks (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 43,394 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 7 Oct 2024 43,394 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 41,615 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 39,570 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 39,570 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2022 39,120 miles

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

corrosion apparent both rear lower spring mounts

Pass 30 Jan 2021 38,211 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

rear silencer corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2021 38,209 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

rear silencer corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2020 37,129 miles

Exhaust rear silencer corroded

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside rear tyre showing uneven wear too edges

Rear axle corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2019 33,797 miles

Front cant see brake pads properly

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 30,535 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front tyre cracking on side wall

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear tyre cracking on side wall

Fail 31 Jan 2018 30,505 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced TOP OF SHOCKER RETAINING CUP (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front TYRE CRACKING ON SIDE WALL

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement TOP OF SHOCKER RETAINING CUP (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear TYRE CRACKING ON SIDE WALL

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 27,000 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 23,625 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 20,079 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2015 20,079 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2014 15,692 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 12,414 miles

both front side walls of tyres are perished

Pass 3 Feb 2012 9,267 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 YCR 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 YCR, 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 YCR registered?

DE09 YCR is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 August 2009.

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