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DY09 WBE

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

36,059 mi
Last recorded36,059 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 36,059 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2026 36,059 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2025 53,329 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2024 26,503 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 25,212 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 23,542 miles

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded bothhhh (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear axle corroded

exhaust system corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2022 23,542 miles

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded bothhhh (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too low Both headlamps (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear axle corroded

exhaust system corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2021 20,157 miles

Front discs are rusty

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 16,926 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 14,528 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 11,431 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 9,241 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 6,446 miles

light surface cracks to all tyres

Fail 23 Mar 2015 6,114 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 6,114 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 5,746 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 5,341 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 4,682 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 WBE is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WBE, 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 WBE registered?

DY09 WBE is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 March 2009.

Is DY09 WBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY09 WBE shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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