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DK09 UPO

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

69,528 mi
Last recorded69,528 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK09 UPO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 69,528 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 64,847 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened top mount corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened top mount corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Dec 2024 64,831 miles

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 60,048 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box and back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front bumper damage and bonnet difficult to close

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195 50 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 56,387 miles

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

Front bumper loose on sides

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

bonnet hard to close as goes over bumper

Fail 5 Dec 2022 56,335 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front bumper loose on sides

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

bonnet hard to close as goes over bumper

Pass 13 Dec 2021 52,068 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Dec 2020 45,595 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2020 78,182 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 47,396 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 42,968 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 38,640 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 32,760 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 28 Feb 2013 32,760 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 18,745 miles

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

back box slightly corroded

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 UPO is a 2009 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 UPO, 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 UPO registered?

DK09 UPO is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 March 2009.

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