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DN09 GFU

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

85,451 mi
Last recorded85,451 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN09 GFU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2026 85,451 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2026 85,417 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2025 84,414 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box join (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 79,214 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 74,429 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 72,479 miles
Fail 25 May 2023 72,476 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 63,321 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 58,540 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2020 55,596 miles

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

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 17 Apr 2019 53,939 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2019 53,938 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 May 2018 49,477 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres scrubbed and deteriorated

both rear tyres deteriorated

exhaust rear box corroded

Fail 9 May 2018 49,477 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres scrubbed and deteriorated

both rear tyres deteriorated

brake pads low

exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 10 May 2017 44,312 miles

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

bad age related cracks in both rear tyres and nearside front

Pass 6 May 2016 39,681 miles

AGE RELATED CRACKS IN REAR TYRES

REAR EXHAUST SKIN PEELING

Fail 6 May 2016 39,680 miles

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

AGE RELATED CRACKS IN REAR TYRES

REAR EXHAUST SKIN PEELING

Pass 8 May 2015 36,265 miles

AGE RELATED CRACKS IN BOTH REAR TYRES

Oil leak

REAR EXHAUST SKIN PEELING

Fail 8 May 2015 36,265 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

AGE RELATED CRACKS IN BOTH REAR TYRES

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

REAR EXHAUST SKIN PEELING

Pass 9 May 2014 31,777 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 25,991 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre outerwall poor

Pass 9 Jun 2012 17,838 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

n/s/f wiper has a slight smear

o/s/f tyre has a cut in tread (not to cords)

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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DN09 GFU is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DN09 GFU, 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 DN09 GFU registered?

DN09 GFU is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 June 2009.

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