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PK09 DWZ

2009 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

56,145 mi
Last recorded56,145 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK09 DWZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 56,145 miles

ALL coil springs corroded

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))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 55,055 miles

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

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

Surface corrosion underneath

Pass 27 Mar 2024 53,943 miles

Surface corrosion underneath

Pass 29 Mar 2023 52,925 miles

Corrosion on rear axle

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 51,928 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 50,783 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 26 Mar 2020 50,078 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))

Fail 26 Mar 2020 50,078 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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 27 Mar 2019 48,925 miles

Rear suspension springs corroded

rear axle has surface corrosion

Pass 27 Mar 2018 46,668 miles

exhaust front pipe bracket broken but exhaust still supported

front brake discs slight pitted

radiator appears to be leaking

various suspension components corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2017 44,732 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2017 44,732 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2016 43,229 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2015 40,118 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advice rear exhaust silencer corrostion outer skin advice

Pass 23 Mar 2015 40,118 miles

advice rear exhaust silencer corrostion outer skin advice

Fail 28 Mar 2014 36,965 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

rear exhaust box corroided

slight split o/s/f ball joint

Pass 28 Mar 2014 36,965 miles

rear exhaust box corroided

slight split o/s/f ball joint

Pass 22 Mar 2013 31,018 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 20,985 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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PK09 DWZ is a 2009 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 PK09 DWZ, 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

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What year was PK09 DWZ registered?

PK09 DWZ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is PK09 DWZ safe to buy?

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