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DU09 YXG

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

41,909 mi
Last recorded41,909 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 41,909 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 40,931 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 front wishbone arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Mar 2025 40,931 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Axle fractured hole in rear axle (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake binding but not excessively x2 front (1.2.1 (f))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 front wishbone arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 39,611 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp missing and outer skin corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 38,457 miles

rear axle corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2023 38,453 miles

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

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

rear axle corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2022 37,580 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 36,568 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 35,704 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 34,690 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 33,349 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 33,349 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 30,367 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm plus outer edge ware (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer/deterated (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 27,197 miles

Rear Exhaust deterating slightly

Pass 30 Mar 2015 21,628 miles

rear silencer corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2014 19,077 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 19,077 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 15,207 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 11,164 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 YXG is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YXG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DU09 YXG registered?

DU09 YXG is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 March 2009.

Is DU09 YXG safe to buy?

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