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DN09 BYF

2009 Ford Ka

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,901 mi
Last recorded85,901 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2022
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN09 BYF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Feb 2022 85,901 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 79,204 miles

Front exhaust hanger bracket detatched but still adequatly supported

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 68,604 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 59,966 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres slightly cracking

both rear tyres slightly cracking

Fail 7 Feb 2018 59,945 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres slightly cracking

both rear tyres slightly cracking

Pass 27 Feb 2017 53,090 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts worn on edges near side front sidewall cut not to cords (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 46,478 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 32,506 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 32,506 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 28,081 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Oct 2013 26,874 miles

O/S/F tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 May 2012 22,695 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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DN09 BYF is a 2009 Ford Ka in White with a 1,248cc diesel 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 DN09 BYF, 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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DN09 BYF is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 May 2009.

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