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DE59 JZU

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,421 mi
Last recorded122,421 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 122,421 miles

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))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 108,990 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases full system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 107,271 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 104,218 miles

exhaust system corroded

rear axle heavily corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2022 100,568 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 98,555 miles

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

Rear axle corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jun 2021 98,555 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front exhaust bracket corroded and snapped

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

Rear axle corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 97,508 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 96,825 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 95,592 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

exhaust clamp missing but exhaust still secure

Fail 28 Jun 2018 95,591 miles

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))

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))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

exhaust clamp missing but exhaust still secure

Pass 20 Jun 2017 95,521 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust clamp missing

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded away

Fail 19 Jun 2017 95,521 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust clamp missing

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded away

Pass 17 Jun 2016 81,995 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear exhaust showing signs of corrosion

Fail 17 Jun 2016 81,995 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear exhaust showing signs of corrosion

Pass 29 Jun 2015 70,364 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 65,984 miles

NSR tyre on 3mm and starting to crack

OSR brake slightly binding

OSR tyre on 3mm and starting to crack

slight corrosion on both rear coil springs

Pass 14 Sep 2013 58,083 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2012 49,017 miles

Exhaust back box corroded slightly

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 49,017 miles

Exhaust back box corroded slightly

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 JZU is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue 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 DE59 JZU, 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 JZU is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 October 2009.

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