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DK09 TLO

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

80,184 mi
Last recorded80,184 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 80,184 miles

Corrosion to rear sub frame and spring mountings

Fail 6 Jul 2026 80,184 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Corrosion to rear sub frame and spring mountings

Pass 4 Jul 2025 76,904 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2025 76,904 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 73,990 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Jun 2024 73,990 miles

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

Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 71,785 miles

Both park brake cable mountings insecure. Park brake still functional

Fail 3 Jul 2023 71,784 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Both park brake cable mountings insecure. Park brake still functional

Pass 11 Jul 2022 63,375 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2022 63,375 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 55,945 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle and bump stop adrift (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2021 55,942 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle and bump stop adrift (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 53,591 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 50,939 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 46,382 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 41,555 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 37,438 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 33,703 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 29,008 miles

Exhaust - back box deteriorated

Fail 6 Jun 2014 29,008 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust - back box deteriorated

Pass 14 Jun 2013 22,537 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 18,047 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 TLO is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver 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 DK09 TLO, 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 DK09 TLO registered?

DK09 TLO is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 June 2009.

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The MOT history for DK09 TLO shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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