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DA59 JAO

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

45,171 mi
Last recorded45,171 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA59 JAO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 45,171 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 43,816 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 24 Oct 2024 43,815 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 43,073 miles

Exhaust Corroded

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

Fail 23 Oct 2023 43,073 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached front clamp broken (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust Corroded

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 42,036 miles

gear oil leak

Fail 19 Oct 2022 42,036 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

gear oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2021 40,256 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 37,538 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 37,536 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 35,168 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 32,039 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 28,804 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front exhaust in poor condition

Pass 19 Oct 2016 25,391 miles

coil spring corroded x 2 rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 21,733 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 18,325 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

exhaust system corroded throughout

Pass 21 Oct 2013 14,817 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 11,288 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 11,288 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 JAO is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 JAO, 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 DA59 JAO registered?

DA59 JAO is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 2 November 2009.

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