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DK09 JKN

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,962 mi
Last recorded86,962 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK09 JKN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2023 86,962 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2023 86,962 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2022 78,534 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2022 78,534 miles

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 71,106 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2021 71,106 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 66,048 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2020 66,043 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 60,298 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 60,292 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 56,652 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber top bush mounting starting to split

Offside Rear Shock absorber top bush mounting starting to split

Fail 26 Jun 2018 56,647 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber top bush mounting starting to split

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber top bush mounting starting to split

Pass 22 Jun 2017 50,086 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 45,856 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 42,277 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 42,277 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2014 33,274 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 26,801 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

osr nsr tyres cracked

Fail 18 Jun 2013 26,801 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

osr nsr tyres cracked

Pass 25 Jun 2012 23,408 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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DK09 JKN is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DK09 JKN, 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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DK09 JKN is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 November 2009.

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