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DS09 JYD

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2024
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

144,678 mi
Last recorded144,678 miles
Recorded on13 May 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS09 JYD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2023 144,678 miles

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

Rear rear axle corroded

Fail 12 May 2023 144,671 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear rear axle corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2021 139,405 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 126,247 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 126,247 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 118,653 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2019 118,650 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Parking brake (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 107,454 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2018 107,453 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Flexible pipe (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2017 97,770 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both side front (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Sep 2017 97,770 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both side front lower inner (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both side front (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 89,253 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre perrished

Pass 27 Jul 2015 76,028 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 27 Jul 2015 76,028 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 63,042 miles

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

Oil leak on gear box

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 50,974 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2013 50,974 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 39,789 miles

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

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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DS09 JYD is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DS09 JYD, 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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DS09 JYD is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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