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DU09 WGD

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

98,480 mi
Last recorded98,480 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2023 98,480 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 94,891 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexy to drum (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 84,701 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2021 84,624 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (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))

last recorded mileage was way in excess of cars mileage

Pass 29 Aug 2020 677,794 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 60,220 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 60,217 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 57,805 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front steering rack gaiter slightly twisted

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (j))

Rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2018 49,957 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust box skin slightly corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2018 49,957 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust box skin slightly corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2017 41,442 miles

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Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush n/s and o/s (2.7.4)

Rear exhaust box skin slightly corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2016 30,623 miles

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2015 27,280 miles

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

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2014 24,406 miles

both front tyre outer sidewalls cracking

engine breathe pipe split under bonnet

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2013 22,568 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

backbox outter casing rotted but not blowing

Pass 17 Feb 2012 17,739 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 WGD is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WGD, 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 WGD is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 March 2009.

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