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DE09 YDK

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,447 mi
Last recorded101,447 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE09 YDK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2024 101,447 miles

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

drivers seat cant be folded forward

exhaust slightly blowing

handbrake support brackets broken

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

rear axle corroded

rear suspension springs corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2024 101,429 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

drivers seat cant be folded forward

exhaust slightly blowing

handbrake support brackets broken

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

rear axle corroded

rear suspension springs corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2023 91,651 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 83,662 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint before rear silencer , clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Under gearbox , before flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 80,810 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 78,621 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 78,613 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 75,656 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded not blowing at time of test

clutch bearing noisy when clutch pressed. will need further investigation soon

underside of vehicle corroded inc suspension components recommend oil spray

Pass 30 Apr 2018 73,996 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded but not blowing

Offside Rear Tyre cracked and perished. 175/65/14

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

Offside Rear Unable to properly check seat belt as child seat fitted

Oil spray needed as under body corroding

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

Sump corroded and leaking

Fail 30 Apr 2018 73,996 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded but not blowing

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre cracked and perished. 175/65/14

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

Offside Rear Unable to properly check seat belt as child seat fitted

Oil spray needed as under body corroding

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

Sump corroded and leaking

Pass 21 May 2013 19,824 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 11,025 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 YDK is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YDK, 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 YDK registered?

DE09 YDK is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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