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DV09 SFZ

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

71,408 mi
Last recorded71,408 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV09 SFZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 71,408 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both top cups (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Handbrake little reserve travel

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine/ gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension components undersealed

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 69,368 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

repair heavily coated in underseal

Fail 16 Dec 2024 69,363 miles

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 64,134 miles

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Fail 10 Jan 2024 64,133 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam intermittant (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

brakes bindy-noisy-investigate

service overdue,exhaust blow,suspension-springs-subframe-exhaust-running gear rusting,nsr cable bracket,osr shocker damp,coolant spill,service due,clutch high,brake imbalance

Pass 20 Jan 2023 54,674 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2023 54,674 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 50,237 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 50,234 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 38,226 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 36,724 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 34,877 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 33,088 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 31,472 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 29,891 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 26,914 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 17,921 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 17,407 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 16,222 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 SFZ is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SFZ, 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 SFZ registered?

DV09 SFZ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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