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DG59 FFH

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

77,687 mi
Last recorded77,687 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG59 FFH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 77,687 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear rear axle undersealed

Fail 9 May 2025 77,678 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened spring seat (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2024 75,637 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 15 May 2023 73,402 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))

Fail 4 May 2023 73,401 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure rear box (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 May 2022 70,532 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 May 2022 70,532 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 May 2021 67,130 miles
Fail 21 May 2021 67,129 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits due to exhaust leaking gasses (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flex leaking gasses /blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower wishbone rear bush torn/deteriorated and lifting excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower wishbone rear bush torn/deteriorated and lifting excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

advise nearside and offside rear brake flex hose ferrels becoming heavily corroded (recommend wire brush and greasing )

advise offside front tyre under inflated

Pass 24 Nov 2020 65,297 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2020 65,297 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Exhaust silencer insecure CLAMP CORRODED AND BROKEN (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 63,290 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 57,855 miles

Offside Rear brake hose ferrul corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2018 57,704 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear brake hose ferrul corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2017 49,062 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust front pipe bracket broken

Pass 5 Sep 2016 43,059 miles

Centre Front Exhaust downpipe Support Bracket Corroded and snapped

Nearside Rear Clamp that joins Silencer to Exhaust Mid Section Corroded & Snapped

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front edge of rear silencer corroded and shows evidence of a slight leak (7.1.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both Rear Brake Hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 40,393 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 40,393 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 8 Sep 2015 40,299 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 36,901 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Sep 2014 36,901 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 29,158 miles

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

rear silencer starting to corrode

Pass 12 Sep 2012 21,113 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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DG59 FFH is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 DG59 FFH, 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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DG59 FFH is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 September 2009.

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