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DE59 KHD

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2023
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

95,855 mi
Last recorded95,855 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE59 KHD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Feb 2023 95,855 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 89,887 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside 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))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2021 85,135 miles

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

Nearside Mirror glass cracked

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

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect all slightly misted (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2019 81,630 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted watch tyre pressure (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (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 Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

near side mirror cracked - front number plate crack

Pass 28 Sep 2018 76,027 miles

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

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

oil around oil filter - rear exhaust box poor - watch tyre pressure near side rear - near side front wheel dent

Fail 28 Sep 2018 76,027 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

oil around oil filter - rear exhaust box poor - watch tyre pressure near side rear - near side front wheel dent

Pass 29 Sep 2017 70,823 miles

change near side rear sidelight bulb soon

exhaust rear corrosion

front tyres poor heavy inside edge wear - all tyre pressures were low

Fail 29 Sep 2017 70,823 miles

change near side rear sidelight bulb soon

exhaust rear corrosion

front tyres poor heavy inside edge wear - all tyre pressures were low

Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 66,457 miles

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

Nearside Front wiper blade poor

Offside Rear sidelight brighter

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust corrosion

Fail 1 Oct 2016 66,457 miles

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

Nearside Front wiper blade poor

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear sidelight brighter

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust corrosion

Pass 2 Oct 2015 57,964 miles

Nearside Front heavy edge wear

exhaust corrosion

rear tyres poor

Fail 2 Oct 2015 57,964 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp sidelight (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front heavy edge wear

exhaust corrosion

rear tyres poor

Pass 2 Oct 2014 41,953 miles

both headlamps aiming on low limit

exhaust corroding heavily

Pass 3 Oct 2013 28,649 miles

coolant leak on radiator

nsf tyre worn on outer tread

osf tyre worn on inner and outer tread

Fail 28 Sep 2013 28,451 miles

Front registration plate non-reflective border wider than permitted (6.3.4h)

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

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

Rear registration plate non-reflective border wider than permitted (6.3.4h)

coolant leak on radiator

nsf tyre worn on outer tread

osf tyre worn on inner and outer tread

nail in osr tyre wall and low pressure

Pass 31 Aug 2012 23,382 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front tyres worn on edges

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 KHD is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KHD, 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 KHD registered?

DE59 KHD is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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