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AO09 DNU

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

88,315 mi
Last recorded88,315 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 DNU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 88,315 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2026 88,308 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 85,732 miles

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

both front shocks corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2024 83,916 miles

2/ front and rear tyres becoming perished

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2023 82,034 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 80,825 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 80,143 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2021 80,143 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2020 76,607 miles

Front brake pads wearing thin

Front exhaust mount corroded through

Front brake discs corroded

sticker more than 40mm in n/s swept area of windscreen removed

Pass 2 Jan 2019 71,824 miles

front exhaust mount corroded through

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 17 Jan 2018 70,433 miles

mirror hangers more than 40mm in drivers view area (removed)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 65,886 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 58,950 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 46,791 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 33,212 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 22,913 miles

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 slightly corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2012 12,728 miles

exhaust is corroded

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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AO09 DNU is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 AO09 DNU, 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 AO09 DNU registered?

AO09 DNU is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 March 2009.

Is AO09 DNU safe to buy?

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