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DY09 FTF

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

137,424 mi
Last recorded137,424 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY09 FTF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 137,424 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both side (4.1.4 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both side (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 128,799 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Vehicle underbody sightly corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2025 128,797 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Vehicle underbody sightly corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2024 124,922 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front subframe slightly corroded

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

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

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

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

Vehicle underbody slightly corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2019 124,321 miles

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 4 Dec 2017 114,380 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing sligtly noisey

Central Front oil leak from gear box

Pass 21 Dec 2016 102,613 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 102,402 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Dec 2015 87,668 miles
Fail 26 Dec 2015 87,668 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 May 2015 79,230 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 65,008 miles

both rear top shocker bushes worn

both rear tyres worn low & perished (DATED 2008) 175-65-14

exhaust blowing slightly

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 2 Mar 2013 50,792 miles

both front tyres worn low 175-65-14

both rear tyres perished 175-65-14

exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2012 30,458 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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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DY09 FTF is a 2009 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DY09 FTF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY09 FTF registered?

DY09 FTF is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 March 2009.

Is DY09 FTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY09 FTF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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