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DV09 SNU

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

53,900 mi
Last recorded53,900 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV09 SNU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 53,900 miles

Rear Axle corroded, not seriously weakened

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 52,648 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Axle corroded, not seriously weakened

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

Fail 6 Mar 2025 52,648 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Axle corroded, not seriously weakened

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 51,387 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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))

rear axle corroded, not seriously weakened

Fail 7 Mar 2024 51,384 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding wheel bearing not checked (1.2.1 (f))

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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))

rear axle corroded, not seriously weakened

Pass 7 Mar 2023 49,867 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust system deteriorated

rear axle corroded, not seriously weakened

Pass 24 Feb 2022 48,255 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

back box deteriorated

rear axle is corroded, not seriously weakened

Pass 9 Mar 2021 47,157 miles

Exhaust back box deteriorated

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 47,155 miles

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

Exhaust back box deteriorated

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 May 2019 44,687 miles

Exhaust deteriorated and clamp missing

Front tyres scrubbed on edge

Fail 24 May 2019 44,687 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust deteriorated and clamp missing

Front tyres scrubbed on edge

Pass 14 Jun 2018 42,909 miles

Exhaust heavily corroded

Nearside Front Tyre Outer wall perished

Offside Rear Handbrake cable poor

Rear axle corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2018 42,909 miles

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

Exhaust heavily corroded

Nearside Front Brake binding

Nearside Front Brake bindng

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

Nearside Front Tyre Outer wall perished

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

Offside Rear Handbrake cable poor

Offside Rear brake binding

Rear axle corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2017 41,004 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside front tyre wall perished

Offside rear wheel binding

Offside washer jet poor

STRONG ADVISE,Nearside front ball joint has a small amount of play

both front wheels binding

Pass 21 Jun 2016 39,134 miles

back box is deteriorated,no leaks of exhaust gases

Fail 20 Jun 2016 39,131 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

back box is deteriorated,no leaks of exhaust gases

Pass 5 May 2015 37,208 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 37,204 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 21 May 2014 35,462 miles

Offside rear wheel binding

Fail 21 May 2014 35,461 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated 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)

Offside rear wheel binding

WAsher jet offside front weak

Pass 14 May 2013 32,737 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 May 2013 32,734 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear tyres cracked and perrished

Pass 24 May 2012 29,997 miles

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

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

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 SNU is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 SNU, 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 SNU is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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