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DU09 DCY

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

63,889 mi
Last recorded63,889 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU09 DCY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 63,889 miles

rear subframe corroding and front strut top cup mounts.

under body corroding needs good oil spray

Fail 24 Feb 2026 63,887 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

rear subframe corroding and front strut top cup mounts.

under body corroding needs good oil spray

Pass 18 Feb 2025 59,740 miles

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

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

rear sub frame and front strut top cups corroding

under body starting to corrode needs good oil spray

Fail 18 Feb 2025 59,739 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

rear sub frame and front strut top cups corroding

under body starting to corrode needs good oil spray

Pass 12 Feb 2024 56,245 miles

under body corroding. rear sub frame corroding. front strut top cups corroding.

Fail 12 Feb 2024 56,243 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre has screw in inner side wall of tread cannot be fixed tyre leaking air.

under body corroding. rear sub frame corroding. front strut top cups corroding.

Pass 14 Feb 2023 53,136 miles

Rear rear sub frame starting to corrode.

both front shocker top mount cups corroding

Fail 13 Feb 2023 53,135 miles

Nearside Rear Brake valve leaking wheel cylinder in drum (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed splitting inner and outer showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Rear rear sub frame starting to corrode.

both front shocker top mount cups corroding

Pass 8 Feb 2022 49,232 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner and outer edges close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear sub -frame corroding

both front strut top mountings tops under bonnet corroding

under body corroding needs good oil spray

Pass 4 Feb 2021 46,125 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished and cracked

Offside Front tyre perished and cracked

both front strut top mountings corroded

slight corrosion under vehicle inc rear subframe

Pass 4 Feb 2020 43,763 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge splitting in tread (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust system corroding

under body starting to corrode needs good oil spray

Fail 4 Feb 2020 43,762 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge splitting in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

exhaust system corroding

under body starting to corrode needs good oil spray

Pass 5 Feb 2019 39,330 miles

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

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

exhaust backbox outer skin corroded but not leaking gases

Pass 7 Feb 2018 34,819 miles

Exhaust back box outer case corroded but not leaking gases

Exhaust rear clamp corroded

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Feb 2018 34,819 miles

Exhaust back box outer case corroded but not leaking gases

Exhaust rear clamp corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 30,085 miles

Exhaust back box outer casing corroded but not blowing

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Feb 2016 25,723 miles

Child seats fitted to both rear seats. unable to inspect adult belts fully

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in

Fail 10 Feb 2016 25,723 miles

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

Child seats fitted to both rear seats. unable to inspect adult belts fully

Offside Front tyre cracking in tread but not reached cords. 175/65/14 T

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in

Pass 17 Feb 2015 22,847 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 12 Feb 2014 19,393 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 19,393 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Feb 2013 16,803 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 13,836 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)

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 DCY is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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