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C4 DNU

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

120,904 mi
Last recorded120,904 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC4 DNU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 120,904 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear parking brake cable not fully secure

Reversing lamp not working

Fail 15 Feb 2025 120,896 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear parking brake cable not fully secure

Reversing lamp not working

Pass 24 Jun 2024 120,143 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 114,672 miles

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

limited reserve travel at the parking brake lever

Fail 20 Jul 2023 114,671 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

limited reserve travel at the parking brake lever

Pass 26 Jul 2022 110,169 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear axle corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2022 110,168 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

Front Road wheel fixing missing o/s n/s (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed crack in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear axle corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2021 106,412 miles

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

front exhaust support bracket broken

rear exhaust clamp missing- exhaust still secure

the rear section of the exhaust is deteriorated/ corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2021 106,411 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjuster faulty/ reflector loose (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

front exhaust support bracket broken

rear exhaust clamp missing- exhaust still secure

the rear section of the exhaust is deteriorated/ corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2020 104,372 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

nearside front inner arch liner is damaged

rear exhaust clamp is missing- exhaust still deemed to be secure

the rear section of the exhaust is deteriorated/ corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2020 104,371 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

nearside front inner arch liner is damaged

rear exhaust clamp is missing- exhaust still deemed to be secure

the rear section of the exhaust is deteriorated/ corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2019 100,593 miles

the front exhaust support bracket is broken and the rear exhaust clamp is missing- the exhaust is still deemed to be secure

the rear section of the exhaust is deteriorated/ corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2019 100,592 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

nearside rear suspension rubber bump stop is insecure

the front exhaust support bracket is broken and the rear exhaust clamp is missing- the exhaust is still deemed to be secure

the nearside wiper blade is loose in the arm- unlikely to become detatched

the rear section of the exhaust is deteriorated/ corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2018 93,298 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 85,548 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 80,776 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

windscreen has a scratch

Fail 15 Jul 2016 80,776 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

windscreen has a scratch

Pass 29 Jun 2015 75,991 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2014 72,864 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 60,158 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 47,057 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 32,971 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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C4 DNU is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 C4 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.

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C4 DNU is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 January 2009.

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