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DF09 EXK

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

78,520 mi
Last recorded78,520 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF09 EXK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 78,520 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 77,947 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 77,182 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2023 77,182 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 73,016 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 69,438 miles

rear axle corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2021 69,438 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2020 69,434 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 66,928 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 66,928 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 64,415 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 60,238 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 60,238 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

front pads getting low

rear tyres getting low

Pass 5 Sep 2016 53,739 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 10 Aug 2015 46,066 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 46,066 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 39,278 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Aug 2013 30,163 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Aug 2013 30,163 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jul 2012 21,088 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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DF09 EXK is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DF09 EXK, 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 DF09 EXK registered?

DF09 EXK is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 August 2009.

Is DF09 EXK safe to buy?

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