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DG09 UCY

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

93,755 mi
Last recorded93,755 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2024 93,755 miles

Exhaust fouling on body

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 90,910 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 88,319 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 85,489 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 76,391 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 75,200 miles

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

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

Rear x 2 (both sides) bump stops loose

Pass 11 May 2019 66,925 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 May 2019 66,922 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 May 2018 58,167 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box and mid section (7.1.2)

Pass 5 May 2017 50,037 miles

Offside Rear tyre slight perish

Fail 4 May 2017 50,027 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre cracking on inner sidewall

front exhaust clamp corroded, rear box corroded ,

Pass 29 Apr 2016 40,936 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 39,069 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 37,379 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 34,605 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 31,294 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 29,085 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 UCY is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red 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 DG09 UCY, 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 UCY registered?

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

Is DG09 UCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG09 UCY shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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