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CY59 DZH

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,299 mi
Last recorded107,299 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY59 DZH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 107,299 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 6 Aug 2025 101,936 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s & o/s front strut top mountings worn

Pass 6 Aug 2024 98,878 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2024 98,871 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 90,849 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 90,843 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage likely to become detached tie rod/drum stick (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tie rod drum stick

Pass 17 Aug 2022 85,184 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 24 Aug 2021 80,755 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Aug 2021 80,678 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexy section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner track arm joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2020 74,449 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 69,824 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 63,305 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 63,302 miles

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 60,360 miles

Coolant leak radiator

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 56,553 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 46,963 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 46,963 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 35,742 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 23,836 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 17,276 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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CY59 DZH is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red 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 CY59 DZH, 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 CY59 DZH registered?

CY59 DZH is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 October 2009.

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