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DV09 KHR

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,818 mi
Last recorded90,818 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV09 KHR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 90,818 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2026 90,815 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Nearside and Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Headlamp aim too low Nearside and Offside (4.1.2 (a))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 86,070 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

offside front sill corrosion not in prescribed area

Pass 5 Jul 2024 81,566 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEEDS REPLACING VERY SOON (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer sill corrosion not in prescribed area

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear axle beam corrosion

Rear exhaust corrosion

Fail 5 Jul 2024 81,566 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEEDS REPLACING VERY SOON (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer sill corrosion not in prescribed area

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear axle beam corrosion

Rear exhaust corrosion

Pass 27 Jul 2023 78,519 miles

Rear axle corrosion

Rear exhaust corrosion

Pass 22 Jul 2022 74,141 miles

Rear exhaust corrosion

Fail 14 Jul 2022 74,139 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust corrosion

Pass 15 Jul 2021 71,290 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 69,004 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 69,004 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Silencer Deteriorated.

Pass 24 Jul 2019 67,855 miles

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

rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 23 Jul 2019 67,855 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 27 Jul 2018 58,441 miles

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

Nearside Rear bump stop come away

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top cap corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust back box corroded

rear beam axle corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2018 58,441 miles

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

Nearside Rear bump stop come away

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top cap corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust back box corroded

rear beam axle corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2017 51,925 miles

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

Nearside Rear TYRE PERISHED.175/65/14.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush UPPER BUSH (2.7.4)

Rear EXHAUST SILENCER CORRODED.

UNDER BONNET SCUTTLE PANEL CORRODED.

Fail 15 Feb 2017 51,925 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear TYRE PERISHED.175/65/14.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush UPPER BUSH (2.7.4)

Rear EXHAUST SILENCER CORRODED.

UNDER BONNET SCUTTLE PANEL CORRODED.

Pass 29 Jun 2015 75,238 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2014 39,965 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 30,981 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 23,541 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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DV09 KHR is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DV09 KHR, 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 DV09 KHR registered?

DV09 KHR is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 May 2009.

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