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DA59 DPV

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

63,939 mi
Last recorded63,939 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA59 DPV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 29 Apr 2025 63,939 miles

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

Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases x2 leaks (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 62,946 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded centre section

Pass 28 Apr 2023 60,041 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2023 60,039 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 56,709 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2022 56,707 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 54,875 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 May 2020 53,663 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 6 May 2020 53,663 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2019 51,760 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 50,030 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2018 50,021 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 41,629 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shocker casings corroded

Rear Subframe corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2016 31,511 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Axle corroded and shocker casings

Fail 4 Oct 2016 31,510 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Axle corroded and shocker casings

Pass 5 Oct 2015 26,085 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 26,085 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 22,421 miles

exhaust system deteriated/corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2014 22,421 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust system deteriated/corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2013 20,472 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 18,706 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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DA59 DPV is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 DA59 DPV, 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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DA59 DPV is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 October 2009.

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