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DV09 XDM

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

61,651 mi
Last recorded61,651 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 61,651 miles
Fail 26 May 2026 61,651 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle fractured (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Axle fractured (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 May 2025 59,527 miles
Fail 27 May 2025 59,517 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure Front flexi pipe separated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2024 54,757 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 50,484 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 47,468 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2021 44,572 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 43,995 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 28 May 2020 43,995 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

oil level on minimum

Pass 21 May 2019 41,859 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2018 38,695 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 35,208 miles

chip in windscreen

Fail 16 May 2017 35,207 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

chip in windscreen

Pass 1 Jun 2016 31,788 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 27,637 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Near side front tyre perished / wearing low

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 22 May 2014 23,469 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 16 May 2013 18,722 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 13,613 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 XDM is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue 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 XDM, 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 XDM registered?

DV09 XDM is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 May 2009.

Is DV09 XDM safe to buy?

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