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DY09 UUZ

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

117,830 mi
Last recorded117,830 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY09 UUZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 117,830 miles

rear axle corroded

Pass 23 May 2024 108,664 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 15 May 2024 108,649 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2023 94,725 miles
Fail 17 May 2023 94,720 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm mishapen (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2022 62,382 miles
Fail 18 May 2022 82,381 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low no ajuster (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 81,038 miles

Exhaust mounting defective backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Front both shocker mounts corroded

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on edges 195/50/15 82v (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front headlamp bottom bracket broke but lamp secure

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

rear axle corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2021 81,038 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow from system being insecure (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust system insecure front pipe clamp damaged due to being hit (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible Very dirty (0.1 (b))

Exhaust mounting defective backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Front both shocker mounts corroded

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on edges 195/50/15 82v (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front headlamp bottom bracket broke but lamp secure

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

OIL AND COOLANT LEVEL VERY LOW

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2020 72,996 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 72,996 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 19 Apr 2019 69,853 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 13 Apr 2019 69,642 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 May 2018 65,246 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 2 May 2018 65,246 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 58,077 miles

engine cooling fan running all the time [not mot item but recommend further investigation]

engine mounting bracket not fully secure (6.1.D.1b)

Fail 5 Apr 2017 58,036 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/50r15 82v (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine cooling fan running all the time [not mot item but recommend further investigation]

engine mounting bracket not fully secure (6.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 51,363 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 51,363 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 42,518 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 42,518 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 7 Mar 2014 33,800 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 33,800 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 26,493 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear silencer of exhaust badly corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2013 26,493 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front driveshaft inner gaitor weeping grease

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear silencer of exhaust badly corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2012 15,286 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 UUZ is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 UUZ, 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 UUZ registered?

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

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