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DV09 KMX

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,043 mi
Last recorded105,043 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 105,043 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2025 105,043 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2024 99,936 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 92,322 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14h (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 85,201 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 76,761 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Dec 2021 76,756 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 71,392 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 82h nexen (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 71,391 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 82h nexen (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 65,410 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 60,693 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 53,696 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 53,696 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 47,682 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 43,814 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front & rear (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 41,055 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 64,774 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 20 Nov 2013 34,632 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 21 Nov 2012 29,774 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 25,338 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 KMX is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 DV09 KMX, 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 KMX registered?

DV09 KMX is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 April 2009.

Is DV09 KMX safe to buy?

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