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DU09 UEJ

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,844 mi
Last recorded85,844 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU09 UEJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 85,844 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear axle and rear shockers all corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2026 85,844 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) not working o/s rear (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear axle and rear shockers all corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2025 80,076 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 73,859 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 68,511 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 58,769 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 50,591 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 42,676 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 18 Feb 2019 32,485 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 25,741 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 2 Mar 2017 18,520 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 18,520 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 12,517 miles

rear exhaust silencer outer casing deteriorated.

Pass 19 Feb 2015 10,951 miles

rear exhaust silencer is deteriorated

Fail 4 Mar 2014 9,104 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 9,104 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 7,117 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 5,401 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 UEJ is a 2009 Ford Ka in White 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 UEJ, 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 UEJ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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