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DV09 DYM

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

74,512 mi
Last recorded74,512 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV09 DYM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 74,512 miles

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

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

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

Rear rear axle corroded

Rear rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2025 68,923 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount slight corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount slight corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Mar 2025 68,808 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Pass, Rectified at Station (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount slight corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high Pass, Rectified at Station (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount slight corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 63,745 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 62,453 miles

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush N/s & O/s (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 29 Mar 2023 62,453 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush N/s & O/s (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 61,675 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2022 61,672 miles

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 58,296 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear shock absorber casings corroded

exhaust system corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2020 52,788 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50R15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Fail 5 Aug 2020 52,788 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50R15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Pass 8 Apr 2019 48,247 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Fail 8 Apr 2019 48,246 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Pass 11 Apr 2018 43,652 miles

EXHAUST DETERIORATED

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 11 Apr 2018 43,652 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/50/15 WORN UNEVENLY (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed WORN UNEVENLY (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

EXHAUST DETERIORATED

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 38,589 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 33,644 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 33,644 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 27,540 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 23,296 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 19,883 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 15,819 miles

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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DV09 DYM 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 68.2%.

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 DV09 DYM, 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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DV09 DYM is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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