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LD09 DCY

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

29,352 mi
Last recorded29,352 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD09 DCY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 29,352 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 25,875 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 21,652 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 16,363 miles

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

exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2021 16,000 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wear indicators yellow (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity condensation (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall damage & tread low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

rear exhaust silencer corroding

timing belt history? (due 5year/62.5k intervals)

tyre sealant expired

Fail 10 Feb 2021 16,000 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wear indicators yellow (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity condensation (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall damage & tread low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

rear exhaust silencer corroding

timing belt history? (due 5year/62.5k intervals)

tyre sealant expired

Pass 11 Feb 2020 15,693 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smeary, perished, wear indicators yellow (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and tread low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective smeary, perished (3.4 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

engine cover, under shields

rear exhaust silencer corroding

tyre sealant expires 07/20

Pass 13 Feb 2019 15,193 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 14,359 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 10,891 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 8,547 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 5,607 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

cambelt history??

Pass 28 Feb 2014 4,565 miles

wipers starting to split but clearing ok

Pass 14 Mar 2013 3,597 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 2,664 miles

front and rear wipers slightly smearing screens.

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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LD09 DCY is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 LD09 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 LD09 DCY registered?

LD09 DCY is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 March 2009.

Is LD09 DCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD09 DCY shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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