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FV09 DCY

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,452 mi
Last recorded110,452 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV09 DCY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Nov 2025 110,452 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 106,100 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 100,767 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2023 100,767 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 95,067 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 86,393 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 86,393 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 78,903 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 78,592 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 74,884 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 67,281 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 67,279 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Shock bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 59,122 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 50,758 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 41,826 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2014 33,133 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)

exhaust tailbox corroded

small cracks in walls of all tyres

Pass 4 Jul 2014 33,133 miles

exhaust tailbox corroded

small cracks in walls of all tyres

Pass 1 Jul 2013 27,553 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 26,090 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 19,829 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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FV09 DCY is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FV09 DCY, 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 FV09 DCY registered?

FV09 DCY is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 May 2009.

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