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DU09 YWE

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

74,673 mi
Last recorded74,673 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 74,673 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2026 74,636 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure middle tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

reverse light not working

welding covered

Fail 29 Jan 2026 74,604 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Sub-frame has an unsafe modification Subframe has been welded (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre outer sill holed / corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill / jacking point holed / fractured (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant leak around rear of water pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive boot twisted

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

Nearside Rear handbrake cable securing bracket broken

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust rubber not attached (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle has underbody corrosion on suspension components

Pass 29 Jan 2025 74,096 miles

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))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both front. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSF and OSR. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 73,712 miles

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))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both front. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 73,376 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 26 Jan 2023 73,375 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively bendy type. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle deformed and unserviceable axle corroded at spring seat area.and fractured. (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 73,007 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump corroded and leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine cooling fan inoperative.

Pass 14 Jan 2021 72,628 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 72,628 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 72,348 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes on both arms splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust in poor condition with minor leaks. and clamps corroded but still secure.

Pass 18 Jan 2019 71,892 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 71,889 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 71,112 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Sep 2017 71,107 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexie pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 68,001 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 67,998 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 57,899 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 57,899 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 47,112 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 36,981 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 26,225 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 YWE is a 2009 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YWE, 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 YWE is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 April 2009.

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