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DE59 YLG

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

76,898 mi
Last recorded76,898 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 76,898 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 76,797 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 65,664 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 59,807 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 56,345 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 52,747 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2021 52,747 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2020 50,605 miles

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose box (8.1.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2019 47,715 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 45,124 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2018 45,124 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 41,365 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 33,231 miles

exhaust rear section deteriorating

front wiper slightly worn

offside front suspension top mount slight freeplay

possible leak at radiator

Pass 16 Jun 2015 28,298 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 24,984 miles

advise slight corrosion starting on rear exhaust box

Pass 27 Jun 2013 14,587 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 13,175 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 YLG 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 88.2%.

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 YLG, 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 YLG registered?

DE59 YLG is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 November 2009.

Is DE59 YLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE59 YLG shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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