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DN09 MZE

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

119,561 mi
Last recorded119,561 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN09 MZE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 119,561 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 108,821 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective cat bracket snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides lower arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides , lower arm , rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides , end of blade splitting (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2025 108,769 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle , spring seat/shock mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective cat bracket snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides lower arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides , lower arm , rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides , end of blade splitting (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 May 2024 106,005 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing recommend replace (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear axle beam corroded

Fail 3 May 2024 105,998 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both side (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing recommend replace (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear axle beam corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2023 104,428 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light cracking in outer treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 100,717 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 98,039 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 96,068 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 92,253 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2019 92,253 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 86,620 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 76,638 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 64,361 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 51,945 miles

rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Pass 25 Jul 2014 39,979 miles

both front tyres cut on inner walls but not to cords

Pass 12 Aug 2013 30,369 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 21,269 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 MZE 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 DN09 MZE, 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 DN09 MZE registered?

DN09 MZE is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 August 2009.

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