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DK09 SXY

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

88,302 mi
Last recorded88,302 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK09 SXY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 88,302 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle Spring Seating (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2024

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable (5.1.1 (a))

Fail 2 Nov 2024

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable (5.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 87,576 miles

EXHAUST CATCHING UNDER BODY

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 86,705 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 85,222 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 80,060 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (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 dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 74,045 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 73,950 miles

Nearside Front Brake modification unsafe locking pin retainer clip missing (1.1.21 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Brake modification unsafe locking pin retainer clip missing (1.1.21 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 68,939 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 64,506 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 59,562 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 59,562 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 52,082 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 39,044 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 29,047 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 17,392 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 10,701 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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DK09 SXY is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red 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 DK09 SXY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DK09 SXY registered?

DK09 SXY is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 March 2009.

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