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DE09 YTF

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

65,790 mi
Last recorded65,790 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 65,790 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 62,918 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both - change ASAP (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 17 Jan 2025 62,907 miles

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

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test From mirror ()

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both - change ASAP (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 58,337 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 53,157 miles

Exhaust corroding / Rear silencer delaminating

Offside Handbrake lagging/poor on application

Rear Axle corroding

Fail 3 Feb 2023 53,157 miles

Exhaust corroding / Rear silencer delaminating

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Handbrake lagging/poor on application

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Axle corroding

Pass 14 Feb 2022 51,541 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm estimated lowest pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner and outer surface pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

front pipe flexi is in poor condition and centre to rear sleeve joint clamp is missing but system secure

Fail 14 Feb 2022 51,541 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working lens on light unit is also missing new unit required (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted bumper damaged sharp edge (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm estimated lowest pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner and outer surface pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

front pipe flexi is in poor condition and centre to rear sleeve joint clamp is missing but system secure

Pass 18 Dec 2020 46,593 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2020 46,592 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 44,077 miles

Back section off exhaust corrded

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

Pass 24 May 2018 40,581 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Rear exhaust silencer corroded but not leaking at time of test

Pass 25 May 2017 37,059 miles

Rear exhaust silencer badly corroded but not blowing at time of test.

Pass 29 Apr 2016 27,798 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 15,370 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 11,989 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

damage to o/s/f wing

n/s/f tyre on the legal limit of 1.6mm

n/s/f wiper blade split

Pass 15 Jul 2013 5,918 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 2,519 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 YTF is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YTF, 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 YTF registered?

DE09 YTF is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 July 2009.

Is DE09 YTF safe to buy?

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