CarVerify

Free Car Check

DG09 RFK

2009 Ford Ka

Brown Petrol 1242cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,818 mi
Last recorded100,818 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG09 RFK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 100,818 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Boot release defective

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Heavily perished (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2026 100,813 miles

Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Flexi joint (8.2.1.1 (b))

Emissions unable to be completed Due to excessive leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Coil spring corroded All 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Boot release defective

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Heavily perished (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 97,680 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general corrosion to rear axle and surrounding area

Fail 21 Mar 2025 97,679 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to flexi pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general corrosion to rear axle and surrounding area

Pass 21 Mar 2024 92,228 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 21 Mar 2024 92,228 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Mar 2023 89,149 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 19 Mar 2022 88,042 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 87,336 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 5 Mar 2021 87,335 miles

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear bump stop not secure

Pass 3 Mar 2020 85,675 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 76,300 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 67,266 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 67,171 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2017 57,530 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 49,423 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

o/s front tyre wall cracking

Pass 7 Mar 2015 42,300 miles

nearside front tyre slightly perished

offside front tyre slightly perished

Fail 8 Mar 2014 36,067 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 36,067 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 30,277 miles

rear exhaust box in poor cond

Pass 1 Mar 2012 23,435 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
Full Ford Ka reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DG09 RFK is a 2009 Ford Ka in Brown with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DG09 RFK, 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

How do I check the history of DG09 RFK?

You can check the full history of DG09 RFK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DG09 RFK registered?

DG09 RFK is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 March 2009.

Is DG09 RFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG09 RFK shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DG09 RFK have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DG09 RFK. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.