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DY09 HSZ

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

104,839 mi
Last recorded104,839 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY09 HSZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2024 104,839 miles

Nail in tyre both rears ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted and nearside rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2024 104,839 miles

Nail in tyre both rears ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted and nearside rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 96,435 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 90,536 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 86,785 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 82,776 miles

rear exhaust very rusty

Pass 30 Apr 2019 77,293 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded

Offside front shock absorber damp

Rear exhaust corroded

Wipers poor

Pass 8 Jan 2018 64,601 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

o/s washer weak

Pass 3 Jan 2017 57,592 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 51,198 miles

rear exhaust is in poor condition

Pass 22 Aug 2014 38,827 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 30,676 miles

Deep cut in outer sidewall of nearside rear tyre.

Fail 23 Aug 2013 30,676 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

(rear service brakes inbalanced)

Deep cut in outer sidewall of nearside rear tyre.

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 23,246 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 HSZ is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 HSZ, 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 HSZ registered?

DY09 HSZ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 August 2009.

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