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KY09 YMS

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,583 mi
Last recorded104,583 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY09 YMS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 104,583 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2026 104,580 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2025 102,045 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2025 102,041 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 99,068 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 93,366 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2023 93,366 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

no oil on dip stick

Pass 14 Jun 2022 87,532 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 85,854 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 84,877 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2020 84,877 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2019 84,058 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 82,751 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 81,466 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 78,521 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 78,521 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 56,594 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 49,694 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 40,662 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 30,968 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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KY09 YMS is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black 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 KY09 YMS, 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 YMS registered?

KY09 YMS is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 March 2009.

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