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PY09 DWM

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

66,763 mi
Last recorded66,763 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY09 DWM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 66,763 miles

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

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

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

front struts rusty

Pass 29 Jun 2025 60,631 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

engine sump corroded

front suspension corroded

Fail 27 May 2025 60,543 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

engine sump corroded

signs of coolant leak from radiator

Pass 7 May 2024 58,094 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

rear axle corroding

signs of coolant leak

Pass 20 May 2023 55,688 miles

Bolt on Trim Panel Under Bonnet Corroded

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2022 47,425 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

General surface rust on suspension and chassis

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

Rear axal corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2021 42,789 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 41,454 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2020 41,454 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 41,163 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 40,161 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 37,634 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 37,634 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 34,881 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 31,839 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 27,340 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 22,865 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 17,559 miles

n/s/f tyre close to legal limit tyre 2mm legal limit 1.6mm

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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PY09 DWM is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PY09 DWM, 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 PY09 DWM registered?

PY09 DWM is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 June 2009.

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