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FN09 DGX

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,859 mi
Last recorded82,859 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN09 DGX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 82,859 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Sep 2025 82,858 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 77,381 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Sep 2024 77,379 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 69,697 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 64,429 miles

rear axle has been undersealed

Fail 27 Sep 2022 64,412 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 61,316 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 61,314 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 57,560 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 53,384 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively both sides front (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 49,117 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 43,762 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 42,191 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 36,840 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 31,642 miles

exhaust corroded and slight leak fron joints

Fail 1 Jun 2015 31,642 miles

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

front brake pads visually low

Pass 2 Jun 2014 25,994 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 21,091 miles

full exhaust signs of corrosion

Pass 22 Jun 2012 17,154 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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FN09 DGX is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FN09 DGX, 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 FN09 DGX registered?

FN09 DGX is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 June 2009.

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