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DY09 GVU

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

91,871 mi
Last recorded91,871 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY09 GVU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Apr 2025 91,871 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested engine overheating (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed engine overheating (8.2.2.2 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box loose and leaking gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both front top caps corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both fronts corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn inside edge's (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rears (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 87,009 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL 4 SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2024 87,009 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL 4 SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 79,256 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 20 Mar 2023 79,256 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 75,132 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

antifreeze level below minimum

general corrosion to underside of vehicle including suspension components, sills and subframe, brakes and brake pipes.

Fail 23 Mar 2022 75,132 miles

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

Coil spring corroded All 4 coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

antifreeze level below minimum

general corrosion to underside of vehicle including suspension components, sills and subframe, brakes and brake pipes.

Pass 23 Feb 2021 69,190 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 63,598 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 59,879 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 55,315 miles

back box deteriorated

under trays fitted

Fail 14 Aug 2017 55,293 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

back box deteriorated

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2016 49,026 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 48,736 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2015 40,733 miles

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

slight binding to rear brakes

slight cracking to rear tyres

Pass 28 Feb 2014 32,410 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 30,308 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 27,735 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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DY09 GVU is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DY09 GVU, 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 DY09 GVU registered?

DY09 GVU is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 March 2009.

Is DY09 GVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY09 GVU shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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