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DS09 GUG

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

59,592 mi
Last recorded59,592 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS09 GUG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 59,592 miles

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

Rear axel corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2025 56,167 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 48,884 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 44,588 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Full rear axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 40,984 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2021 33,155 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 26,539 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2 mm 175 65 14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inner edge 175 65 14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3 mm 175 65 14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 19,357 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 11,049 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 9,012 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 7 Jul 2017 9,012 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Coolant leak

Pass 8 Jul 2016 8,509 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 7,962 miles

the exhaust rear box is slightly corroded but not holed

Pass 16 Jun 2014 7,218 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 6,153 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 4,184 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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DS09 GUG is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 DS09 GUG, 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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DS09 GUG is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 August 2009.

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