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DG09 UAN

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

44,634 mi
Last recorded44,634 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG09 UAN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 44,634 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Mar 2026 44,606 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 43,092 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi Pipe Cracked (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2025 43,092 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi Pipe Cracked (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 40,944 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe + rear exhaust corroded (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 outer edge worn 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

reversing light in-op

Pass 29 Mar 2023 38,108 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2023 38,105 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2022 36,242 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2021 34,837 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2020 33,619 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2020 33,619 miles

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

Rear exhaust corroded

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 31,424 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2018 29,496 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2018 29,496 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2017 27,643 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 27,643 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/65/14 (4.1.D.1a)

strong advise both front tyres cracking

Pass 11 Mar 2016 25,835 miles

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

n/s/f ,o/s/f & o/s/r tyres perished & cracking

Pass 26 Mar 2015 23,898 miles

n/s/f & o/s/r tyres slightly perished & cracking

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2014 21,507 miles

offside rear tyre cracks

Pass 28 Mar 2013 17,815 miles

offside rear tyre surface cracks

Fail 28 Mar 2013 17,815 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

offside rear tyre surface cracks

Pass 22 Mar 2012 13,577 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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DG09 UAN 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 DG09 UAN, 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 DG09 UAN registered?

DG09 UAN is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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