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FB52 DJB

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

72,115 mi
Last recorded72,115 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB52 DJB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 72,115 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 66,407 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 61,050 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 55,800 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear upper bush's (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 21 Sep 2022 55,759 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear upper bush's (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 50,140 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2021 50,140 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 44,233 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 37,515 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 30,723 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 25,937 miles

Nearside Front Drive Shaft Seal Leaking

Rear Wiper

Pass 21 Sep 2016 20,838 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 17,603 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 14,695 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 11,499 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Sep 2013 11,493 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 8,064 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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FB52 DJB is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue 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 FB52 DJB, 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 FB52 DJB registered?

FB52 DJB is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 October 2009.

Is FB52 DJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for FB52 DJB 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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