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KU09 DVO

2009 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

143,088 mi
Last recorded143,088 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Transit105,186 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU09 DVO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 143,088 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 main,rear and n/s/f (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play LIMITS!! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. requires attention (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play LIMITS!! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated becoming insecure from housing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 132,007 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s&o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s&o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s&o/s (1.1.11 (c))

underside corroded

underside covered in oil

Pass 17 Nov 2023 122,163 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2023 121,937 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2022 112,127 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s&o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive PAS fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s&o/s on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 112,101 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s&o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive PAS fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s&o/s on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 103,601 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive PAS (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s&o/s (5.2.3 (e))

wear in engine/gearbox stabilizer

Pass 5 Nov 2020 95,541 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s rear across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive PAS (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s&o/s (5.2.3 (e))

splitting/wear in engine/gearbox stablizer

Fail 5 Nov 2020 95,540 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s rear across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive PAS (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s&o/s (5.2.3 (e))

splitting/wear in engine/gearbox stablizer

Pass 24 Apr 2019 86,056 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s&o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 86,056 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s&o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 76,332 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 64,332 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 57,135 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 48,808 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 48,808 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 40,684 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 40,684 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 4 Mar 2013 31,417 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 31,417 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 22,589 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 22,584 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

How Reliable is the Ford Transit?

Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
7,998
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,454,648
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 551,926
Brake pipe excessively corroded 469,823
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 469,369
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 418,048
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 414,266
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KU09 DVO is a 2009 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2009 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 105,186 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 Transit fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 551,926 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KU09 DVO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 17 years old, this Ford Transit is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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KU09 DVO is a 2009 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 March 2009.

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