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DE59 FKS

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

44,458 mi
Last recorded44,458 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE59 FKS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 44,458 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust front flex slight deterioration and system corroded

nearside front tyre wearing edges

unable to check full length of fuel/brake pipes due to covers fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2024 44,027 miles

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

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

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

exhaust front flex slight deterioration

exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

front subframe extension arms slight corrosion

unable to check full length of fuel/brake pipes due to covers fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2023 43,473 miles

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

front subframe slight corrosion

unable to check full length of fuel/brake pipes due to covers

Fail 28 Sep 2023 43,470 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Axle fractured nearside rear spring cup (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

front subframe slight corrosion

unable to check full length of fuel/brake pipes due to covers

Pass 29 Sep 2022 42,814 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both offside and nearside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both offside and nearside front lower suspension arms, rera bushes slight deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box has slight misting of oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both offside and nearside rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear rear axle beam corroded

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 30 Sep 2021 42,340 miles

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

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

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

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

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

engine sump corroded

exhaust system corroded

rear axle beam corroded

unable to check full length of brake and fuel pipes due to covers

Pass 28 Sep 2020 41,875 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

gearbox has slight oil leak

rear axle beam corroded

unable to check full length of fuel/brake pipes due to covers fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2019 40,835 miles

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

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

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

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

engine oil sump corroded

exhaust rear outer skin corroded

rear axle beam corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2019 40,835 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm below (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine oil sump corroded

exhaust rear outer skin corroded

rear axle beam corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2018 37,968 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded

nearside front tyre between 2 and 3mm

nearside rear wheel arch damaged

rear axle beam corroded

unable to check full length of fuel and brake pipes due to covers

Pass 29 Sep 2017 34,973 miles

both front coil springs corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

engine sump corroded

exhaust system corroded

gear box has oil leaks

nearside rear tyre between 2 and 3mm and nail in tread

offside rear tyre on 3mm and nails in tread

rear axle beam corroded

unable to check full length of brake and fuel pipes due to covers

Pass 27 Sep 2016 31,176 miles

both front coil springs corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

nearside rear tyre on 3mm and slight damage on outer wall

rear exhaust corroded

unable to check full length of brake and fuel pipes due to covers

Fail 27 Sep 2016 31,172 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both front coil springs corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

nearside rear tyre on 3mm and slight damage on outer wall

rear exhaust corroded

slight corrosion and wear on front brake discs

unable to check full length of brake and fuel pipes due to covers

Pass 29 Sep 2015 27,304 miles

Rear silencer corroded

front brake pads getting low

slight corrosion on both front coil springs

slight corrosion on rear coil springs

slight wear on front brake discs

unable to check full length of fuel and brake pipes due to covers

Pass 1 Oct 2014 22,842 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

rear exhaust corroded

slight corrosion and wear on front brake discs

slight corrosion on rear coil springs

unable to check full lenght of fuel and brake pipes due to covers

Pass 27 Sep 2013 18,552 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 13,179 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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DE59 FKS is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 DE59 FKS, 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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DE59 FKS is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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