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DU09 DCV

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

70,921 mi
Last recorded70,921 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU09 DCV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 70,921 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 25 May 2024 70,632 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play dust cover also deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 May 2023 62,923 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 13 May 2022 61,000 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust box skin deteriorating

Fail 12 May 2022 60,957 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure Broken fixing (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil was low. Added for Emissions

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

Rear Exhaust box skin deteriorating

Pass 17 Feb 2021 55,411 miles

Rear silencer corroded.

Fail 17 Feb 2021 55,411 miles

Rear silencer corroded.

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 49,522 miles

Front disc pads getting low.

Rear silencer corroded and blowing slightly.

Fail 1 Aug 2019 49,522 miles

Front disc pads getting low.

Rear silencer corroded and blowing slightly.

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 42,758 miles

Offside front anti-roll bar link rod lower gaiter deteriorated but still preventing ingress of dirt.

Offside front tyre tread worn on both edges.

Pass 28 Jun 2017 37,649 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR BOX (7.1.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front TYRE,MINOR DAMAGE TO OUTER SIDEWALL

Fail 27 Jun 2017 37,649 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords OUTER SIDEWALL (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR BOX (7.1.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front TYRE,MINOR DAMAGE TO OUTER SIDEWALL

Pass 2 Jun 2016 34,752 miles

exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2015 29,830 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 23,899 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 20,247 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 17,061 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 17,056 miles

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

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

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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DU09 DCV 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 72.2%.

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 DU09 DCV, 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 DU09 DCV registered?

DU09 DCV is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2009.

Is DU09 DCV safe to buy?

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