CarVerify

Free Car Check

MF09 DSO

2009 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1242cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

76,428 mi
Last recorded76,428 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF09 DSO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 76,428 miles

Front Lower subframe corroded / geenral

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

both front wiper blades worn

corrosion within all prescribed areas and all prescribed components / under vehicle / general

rear axle beam has been freshly undersealed / stone- chipped

vehicle has been freshly undersealed / stone-chipped within all prescribed areas and all prescribed areas and all prescribed components / under vehicle / all over

Fail 9 Feb 2024 76,406 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wish bone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened rear axle beam at offside rear spring cup mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 71,562 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust deteriorated but not blowing

nearside hand brake low effort

Fail 7 Feb 2023 71,552 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 66,082 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Feb 2022 65,974 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 58,676 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 57,587 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 53,181 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 43,515 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished and cracking (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 34,836 miles

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

Rear both rear tyres cracking on side walls

exhaust back box outer skin is peeling away

Pass 26 Feb 2016 28,070 miles

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

Rear Lower coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

rear silencer corroded, no gas leak

Pass 2 Mar 2015 21,992 miles

rear silencer corroded, no gas leak

Pass 3 Mar 2014 16,379 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 14,045 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 11,597 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
Full Ford Ka reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

MF09 DSO is a 2009 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 MF09 DSO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MF09 DSO?

You can check the full history of MF09 DSO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was MF09 DSO registered?

MF09 DSO is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 March 2009.

Is MF09 DSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF09 DSO shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MF09 DSO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on MF09 DSO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.