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DX09 FML

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,008 mi
Last recorded114,008 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX09 FML
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Dec 2025 114,008 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 112,098 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 110,041 miles

Slight corrosion to rear axle

Slight play in offside front top mounting

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust mounting rubber split

Fail 3 Jan 2024 110,036 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

Slight corrosion to rear axle

Slight play in offside front top mounting

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust mounting rubber split

Pass 6 Jan 2023 107,722 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 105,878 miles

Corrosion to rear axle, not considered excessive

Fail 7 Jan 2022 105,874 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Corrosion to rear axle, not considered excessive

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 102,964 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 102,964 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 97,140 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 97,140 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 82,001 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 78,087 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 66,511 miles

Nearside Rear Upper shocker bush worn

n/s/f tyre wear edges

n/s/f wheel rim damaged two places inner edge

Fail 7 Jun 2016 66,511 miles

Nearside Rear Upper shocker bush worn

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f tyre wear edges

n/s/f wheel rim damaged two places inner edge

Pass 8 Jun 2015 52,654 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 46,556 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2013 43,313 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 38,648 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2013 38,648 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 28 May 2012 26,020 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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DX09 FML is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel 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 DX09 FML, 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 DX09 FML registered?

DX09 FML is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 June 2009.

Is DX09 FML safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX09 FML shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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