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KS09 DDN

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,998 mi
Last recorded86,998 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS09 DDN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 86,998 miles

underside rusty

Fail 16 Jun 2026 86,976 miles

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

underside rusty

Pass 13 Jun 2025 82,171 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 73,632 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 63,278 miles

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

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 61,998 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle bothsides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box missing clamp and corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2022 61,997 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle bothsides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box missing clamp and corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2021 59,181 miles

Exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2021 59,181 miles

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

Exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 56,281 miles

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

Exhaust system deteriorated

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Leaking from transmission drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

wiper blades split at ends

Fail 26 Jun 2020 56,280 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached retaining bolt loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust system deteriorated

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Leaking from transmission drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

wiper blades split at ends

Pass 12 Jun 2019 49,539 miles

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

Exhaust system deteriorated

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Leaking from transmission drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 43,450 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 43,450 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 36,585 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 29,846 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 22,775 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 21,395 miles

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

both rear tyres aged / cracked

engine oil level on minimum

exhaust system corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2013 20,275 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 16,997 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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KS09 DDN is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue 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 KS09 DDN, 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 KS09 DDN registered?

KS09 DDN is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 July 2009.

Is KS09 DDN safe to buy?

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