2009 Ford KA 1.2L Petrol · DF51 HOW
2009 Ford KA (1.2L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2009. Recorded mileage 153,066 km. MOT valid until 01 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD KA
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Odometer
- 153,066 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DF51 HOW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/10/2025
- 153,066 km recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DF51 HOW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Ford Ka (DF51 HOW) between November 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”.
DF51 HOW Odometer History
- 02/11/202258,613 mi
- 24/10/202369,576 mi+10,963 mi
- 28/10/202481,639 mi+12,063 mi
- 29/10/2025152,999 km
- 30/10/2025153,066 km+67 km
Average of roughly 31,564 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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