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ST09 DOA

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

115,603 mi
Last recorded115,603 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST09 DOA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2023 115,603 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 110,007 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

Rear exhaust fouling on body

Pass 8 Mar 2021 105,299 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 105,292 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2020 98,948 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 98,948 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 96,418 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 89,974 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 84,463 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2017 84,463 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush both (2.7.4)

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

Pass 24 May 2016 73,721 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 66,057 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 66,057 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 57,250 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 46,385 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 39,568 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 39,568 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 DOA is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DOA, 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 DOA registered?

ST09 DOA is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 July 2009.

Is ST09 DOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST09 DOA shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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