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MJ09 DKD

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

81,443 mi
Last recorded81,443 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ09 DKD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 81,443 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 78,288 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2025 78,286 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 73,881 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 May 2023 70,786 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2022 65,614 miles

Rear exhaust box skin getting orroded

Pass 22 May 2021 61,411 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2020 57,848 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 53,431 miles

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

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

exhaust backbox corroding

Pass 25 May 2018 48,922 miles

Nearside Front slight brake bind

Offside Front slight brake bind

Pass 26 May 2017 43,697 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 43,693 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre sidewall and tread splitting (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front inner brake disc worn

Pass 27 May 2016 43,470 miles

front brakes sticking on slightly

n/side front brake disc worn

Pass 29 Apr 2015 43,116 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 38,280 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 33,187 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 26,267 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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MJ09 DKD is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 MJ09 DKD, 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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MJ09 DKD is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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