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DK09 TEY

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

44,550 mi
Last recorded44,550 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK09 TEY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 44,550 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 44,523 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))

Fail 22 Jan 2025 44,523 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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 23 Jan 2024 44,317 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Jan 2023 44,065 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 43,777 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 43,499 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 43,054 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 42,788 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 42,788 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 42,502 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 42,094 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 35,676 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 28,617 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 21,640 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 15 May 2012 15,544 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 TEY is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 TEY, 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 TEY registered?

DK09 TEY is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 June 2009.

Is DK09 TEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK09 TEY shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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