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DY09 RVV

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

43,702 mi
Last recorded43,702 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 43,702 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded/deteriorated

Pass 12 Dec 2024 40,317 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened o/s coil spring cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded damage to n/s door (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded/deteriorated

Pass 6 Dec 2023 37,642 miles

Offside Rear o/s/r axle/sub frame spring coil cup/mounting corroded in centre not considered significantly at load bearing area

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

damage to n/s door

exhaust system corroded/deteriorated

Fail 6 Dec 2023 37,642 miles

Offside Rear o/s/r axle/sub frame spring coil cup/mounting corroded in centre not considered significantly at load bearing area

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

damage to n/s door

exhaust system corroded/deteriorated

Pass 14 Dec 2022 35,779 miles

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

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

damage to n/s door

exhaust corroded/deteriorated

rear axle corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2022 35,777 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

damage to n/s door

exhaust corroded/deteriorated

rear axle corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2021 34,675 miles

damage to n/s door

exhaust corroded/deteriorated

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

o/s/r spring cup corroded not considered excessive

rear axle corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2020 34,555 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

corrosion to braking surfaces

corrosion to rear sub-frame/axle

exhaust system corroded/deteriorated

n/s/f door has light panel damage

Pass 7 May 2019 33,930 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside door damaged

Rear surface corrosion to beam axle

outer skin of exhaust corroded

Fail 7 May 2019 33,930 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside door damaged

Rear surface corrosion to beam axle

outer skin of exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2018 33,503 miles

damage to n/s door

exhaust system corroded/deteriorated

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

n/s/f tyre worn on outside edge and worn on outer edge

rear axle beam has surface corrosion

rear wiper deteriorated

Pass 13 Mar 2017 32,188 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 28,154 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 23,363 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 18,686 miles

both front tyres worn low

Pass 7 Mar 2013 14,221 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 9,973 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 RVV is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 RVV, 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 RVV registered?

DY09 RVV is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 March 2009.

Is DY09 RVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY09 RVV shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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