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DS09 YXZ

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

109,336 mi
Last recorded109,336 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS09 YXZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2023 109,336 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2023 109,336 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 102,515 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 102,515 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 96,765 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 84,650 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 82,119 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Jul 2018 82,115 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 73,769 miles

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

front and rear silencers starting to corrode

Fail 4 Jul 2017 73,763 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

front and rear silencers starting to corrode

Pass 6 Jul 2016 69,724 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 59,135 miles

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside wiper blade beginning to split at ends.

Sidewalls on both rear tyres beginning to crack with age.

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jul 2015 59,135 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine oil level low - topped up prior to commencing test.

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside wiper blade beginning to split at ends.

Sidewalls on both rear tyres beginning to crack with age.

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 47,242 miles

Cut in inner section of tread of nearside front tyre but not deep enough to expose cords.

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 30 Jul 2014 47,242 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Cut in inner section of tread of nearside front tyre but not deep enough to expose cords.

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Outer skin corroded on rear silencer.

Winter tyres fitted to offside front and nearside rear wheels.

Pass 30 Jul 2013 39,737 miles

both rear tyres have slight damage to inner sidewalls

front section of exhaust mounting bracket corroded

rear silencer corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2012 31,544 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside wiper blade splitting at one end.

Outer skin of rear silencer corroded.

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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 YXZ is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YXZ, 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 DS09 YXZ registered?

DS09 YXZ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 4 August 2009.

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