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DK09 XGN

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

70,599 mi
Last recorded70,599 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK09 XGN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2024 70,599 miles

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

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 68,745 miles

Nearside Rear Handbrake cable bracket broken - cable still secure

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 67,355 miles

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

Front struts corroded

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 65,560 miles

exhaust corroded and leaking slightly at front flexi section and rear box

suspension components heavily corroded in places

Pass 6 Aug 2020 62,303 miles

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

exhaust back box outer skin corroded off

Fail 5 Aug 2020 62,301 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust back box outer skin corroded off

Pass 13 Mar 2019 60,476 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear bump stop inside rear spring insecure

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and part deteriated (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 54,770 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 54,770 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 49,184 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2016 43,258 miles

Rear silencer corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2015 37,172 miles

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

Offside rear tyre cracked and perished

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2015 37,172 miles

Offside rear tyre cracked and perished

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2014 29,906 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2013 22,890 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 18,518 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 XGN is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 XGN, 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 XGN registered?

DK09 XGN is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 March 2009.

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