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ST09 DFV

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

56,036 mi
Last recorded56,036 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2020
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST09 DFV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2020 56,036 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limit 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 53,019 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 53,016 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 52,095 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 52,094 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 48,273 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint o/s & n/s front (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust deteriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 40,254 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust deteriorated

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

n/s front tyre outer edge worn

Pass 12 Nov 2015 32,219 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust deteriorated

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s & n/s (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 25,124 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 19,020 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 18,220 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 10,123 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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ST09 DFV is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 ST09 DFV, 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 ST09 DFV registered?

ST09 DFV is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 April 2009.

Is ST09 DFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST09 DFV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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