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DN09 LBO

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

102,845 mi
Last recorded102,845 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN09 LBO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 102,845 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 99,541 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2024 99,534 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 95,140 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low tread and nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 92,213 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 87,092 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Aug 2021 87,092 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2020 74,324 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2020 13,733 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2019 62,742 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2019 62,742 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2018 50,799 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 39,700 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm legal limit is 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm legal limit is 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm legal limit is 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 30,195 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 22,236 miles

Rear silencer is corroded!

n/s/f, o/s/r, n/s/r tyres are all perished and starting to deteriorate!

Pass 11 Aug 2014 17,688 miles

front offside and nearside tyres perished on side walls to tread area

Pass 12 Aug 2013 13,792 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 8,648 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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DN09 LBO is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DN09 LBO, 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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DN09 LBO is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 August 2009.

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