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DU09 TGX

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

37,990 mi
Last recorded37,990 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 37,990 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 35,850 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2024 35,850 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no image (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested no image (4.1.2 (b))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 33,803 miles

Exhaust mounting defective middle exhaust support missing (6.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2022 32,166 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2022 32,166 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2022 32,158 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mounting on rear axle// subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2021 30,959 miles

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

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2020 29,804 miles

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

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2019 28,662 miles

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

rear axle has some corrosion.

rear exhaust box outer shell corroded.

Pass 19 Nov 2018 25,986 miles

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

airbox intake pipe insecure

Pass 20 Nov 2017 22,813 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 20,161 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 17,108 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

exhaust corroded at rear

Pass 4 Nov 2014 13,973 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 10,026 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 6,683 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 4,076 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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DU09 TGX is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DU09 TGX, 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 TGX registered?

DU09 TGX is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 March 2009.

Is DU09 TGX safe to buy?

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