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GU09 DBX

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

59,355 mi
Last recorded59,355 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU09 DBX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 59,355 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake reading low

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 55,430 miles

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2025 55,430 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 52,190 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front scuttle rusty/corroded

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top mount metal plate (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle rusty/corroded

Rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 24 Aug 2023 47,593 miles

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

Front scuttle corroded

Nearside Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top mount plate (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2023 47,593 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened top mount plate (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front scuttle corroded

Nearside Rear tyre badly perished 06/17 strong advise

Nearside Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top mount plate (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre badly perished

Offside Rear tyre badly perished 06/17

Offside Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2022 41,678 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre perishing

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Rear Nail in tyre both

slight oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2021 33,052 miles

Front both tyres wearing on edges

Front scuttle panel badly corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2020 24,820 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 16,668 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 14,914 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 12,943 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened mounting nut and washer (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened mounting nut and washer (2.4.G.1)

Fail 8 Nov 2017 12,943 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened mounting nut and washer (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened mounting nut and washer (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 9,877 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 7,646 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 5,544 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 4,533 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 3,665 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 3,051 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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GU09 DBX is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 GU09 DBX, 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 GU09 DBX registered?

GU09 DBX is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 March 2009.

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