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KY09 YDX

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,684 mi
Last recorded112,684 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY09 YDX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 112,684 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2025 112,679 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 107,436 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2023 102,096 miles

Coil spring corroded x 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread x 2 (0.1 (b))

exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

n/s/f top mount- play

Fail 2 May 2023 102,096 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively aero (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded x 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread x 2 (0.1 (b))

exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

n/s/f top mount- play

Pass 10 May 2022 93,203 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 91,054 miles

Central Front Exhaust flexi is broken but not blowing and crack on flange

Central Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective clamp around down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Central clamp missing from middle to rear box

Offside Rear bump stop broken in spring

Fail 26 Jul 2021 91,054 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Front Exhaust flexi is broken but not blowing and crack on flange

Central Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective clamp around down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Central clamp missing from middle to rear box

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear bump stop broken in spring

Pass 2 Jul 2020 87,098 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2020 87,098 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 84,557 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 79,648 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre worn close to wear bars

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

Rear exhaust silencer poor condition

Rear to middle exhaust clamp not fitted

bonnet stay loose under bonnet - placed in passenger footwell

catalytic convertor support clamp incomplete

clutch fluid level close to minimum

Fail 16 Jul 2018 79,648 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre worn close to wear bars

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

Rear exhaust silencer poor condition

Rear to middle exhaust clamp not fitted

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

bonnet stay loose under bonnet - placed in passenger footwell

catalytic convertor support clamp incomplete

clutch fluid level close to minimum

Pass 25 Jul 2017 75,023 miles

Exhaust in poor condition

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 65,477 miles

coolant level low

Fail 28 Jun 2016 65,477 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

coolant level low

Pass 2 Jul 2015 60,057 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

middle to rear exhaust clamp not fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2014 52,967 miles

exhaust rear box skin falling off

nearside wiper split

offside front brake pads nearly on the metal

Pass 26 Mar 2013 41,492 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 31,603 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2012 31,576 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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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KY09 YDX is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KY09 YDX, 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 KY09 YDX registered?

KY09 YDX is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 March 2009.

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