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NU09 DMF

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,709 mi
Last recorded76,709 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU09 DMF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 76,709 miles

Front Screen wash contaminated

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175 65 14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2024 76,531 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 73,159 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear inner edge

Offside Front tyre starting to wear inner edge

Pass 23 Nov 2022 66,184 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 22 Nov 2022 66,184 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 15 Dec 2021 62,985 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 62,752 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 62,452 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm/axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2018 62,452 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm/axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2015 62,434 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 62,341 miles

front and rear suspension components corroded

rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 2 Oct 2013 61,986 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 61,986 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 61,911 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 57,286 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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NU09 DMF is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NU09 DMF, 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 NU09 DMF registered?

NU09 DMF is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 March 2009.

Is NU09 DMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU09 DMF shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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