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DE59 JXM

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

95,651 mi
Last recorded95,651 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE59 JXM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 95,651 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 91,311 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 87,778 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2023 87,694 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 85,832 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 82,344 miles

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

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

Rear Axle Corroded

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 76,502 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 76,502 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 69,991 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 69,991 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 61,924 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 61,924 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 52,594 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2016 42,588 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 33,304 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 28,297 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 28,297 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 22,603 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 16,586 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 JXM is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue 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 DE59 JXM, 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 DE59 JXM registered?

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

Is DE59 JXM safe to buy?

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