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DE09 YED

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

38,785 mi
Last recorded38,785 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE09 YED
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 38,785 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2025 35,815 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2025 35,815 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 33,209 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 30,312 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2023 30,312 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (inner sidewall) 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (inner sidewall) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 26,170 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Aug 2022 26,170 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 23,754 miles

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

front exhaust mounting broken

Pass 6 Jul 2020 23,078 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 22,516 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhust system in poor condition

Pass 27 Jul 2018 21,008 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 18,836 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 17,436 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 15,817 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 14,030 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 31 Jul 2013 12,222 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 9,906 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 YED is a 2009 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YED, 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 YED is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 5 August 2009.

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