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DY09 RVU

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

57,928 mi
Last recorded57,928 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY09 RVU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 57,928 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 57,297 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front exhaust flexi slightly damaged

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear axle corroded both sides

Fail 20 Mar 2025 57,297 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front exhaust flexi slightly damaged

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear axle corroded both sides

Pass 27 Mar 2024 56,057 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2024 56,057 miles

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

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 52,339 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 48,563 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 44,573 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear axle beam becoming corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2020 41,108 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 28,349 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 14,157 miles

Rear exhaust is deteriorated

Pass 6 Mar 2017 9,218 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 7,544 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 5,949 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 4,227 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 3,956 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 3,379 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 RVU is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 RVU, 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 RVU registered?

DY09 RVU is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2009.

Is DY09 RVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY09 RVU shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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