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DU09 BYH

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,968 mi
Last recorded92,968 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU09 BYH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2023 92,968 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2022 87,361 miles
Fail 5 May 2022

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

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Steering wheel has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

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

Front exhaust heat shield is loose

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

handbrake cable support brackets detached

Pass 19 Jan 2021 71,076 miles

Nearside Front door is replacement but catching on damaged near side front wing

Nearside Front wing deformed and damaged, inner wheel arch guard deformed and fouling road spring

Nearside Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected parking brake cable adrift as hanger bracket corroded through (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim dented x 2 (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front seat back adjuster broken but seat fixed in upright position

rear wiper blade worn out

Fail 18 Jan 2021 71,076 miles

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

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted damaged, sharp edges and adrift (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure fixing brackets broken and lens broken (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety sump pan corroded/porous (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front door is replacement but catching on damaged near side front wing

Nearside Front wing deformed and damaged, inner wheel arch guard deformed and fouling road spring

Nearside Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected parking brake cable adrift as hanger bracket corroded through (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim dented x 2 (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front seat back adjuster broken but seat fixed in upright position

rear wiper blade worn out

Pass 15 Feb 2020 58,474 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2020 58,474 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 54,627 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 49,595 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 49,595 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 46,802 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 40,909 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 35,034 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 28,226 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 22,340 miles

Rear section of exhaust slight deteriorated.

Pass 20 Feb 2012 16,461 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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DU09 BYH is a 2009 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 DU09 BYH, 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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DU09 BYH is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 March 2009.

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