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DK09 XES

2009 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

69,746 mi
Last recorded69,746 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK09 XES
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 69,746 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 64,316 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2025 64,315 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 60,523 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle in several places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2024 60,522 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle in several places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 57,864 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2023 57,841 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 55,186 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2021 52,498 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2021 52,498 miles

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

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

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 48,083 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 44,385 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 40,919 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 36,296 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Jan 2016 32,218 miles

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

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2015 27,330 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre cracked and perished

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2014 24,044 miles

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

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2013 19,189 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 13,058 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 XES is a 2009 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 XES, 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 XES registered?

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

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The MOT history for DK09 XES shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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