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DK09 USG

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,281 mi
Last recorded56,281 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 56,281 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2026 56,281 miles

Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect nsr and osr (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 54,277 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 20 Mar 2025 54,275 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2024 52,210 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 50,183 miles

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

excessive surface corrosion noted to rear axle

Pass 11 Mar 2022 47,632 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 45,301 miles

cracking noted to osf tyre

rear exhaust back box corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2020 43,290 miles

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

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

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

outer skin of rear silencer corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2019 39,789 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

outer skin back box rusting

Fail 19 Mar 2019 39,783 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

outer skin back box rusting

Pass 23 Feb 2018 36,536 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 32,451 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 28,731 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 24,486 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 24,392 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

offside front tyre worn close to legal limit on outer edge

rear exhaust backbox outer casing corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2014 20,478 miles

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

offside front tyre slightly worn (tread depth 3mm)

offside wing mirror glass slightly damaged/cracked

Fail 6 Mar 2014 20,478 miles

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

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

offside front tyre slightly worn (tread depth 3mm)

offside wing mirror glass slightly damaged/cracked

Pass 7 Mar 2013 16,427 miles

nearside front tyre slightly worn (tread depth 3mm)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 12,538 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 USG 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 80%.

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 DK09 USG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DK09 USG registered?

DK09 USG is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 March 2009.

Is DK09 USG safe to buy?

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