MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
101,447 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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))
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))
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
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
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
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
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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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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DE09 YDK is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 May 2009.
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