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DG59 FUP

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

81,170 mi
Last recorded81,170 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG59 FUP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 81,170 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2024 76,032 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 66,171 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 Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 60,234 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 59,859 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust box rusty

Fail 11 Feb 2022 59,859 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust box rusty

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 56,559 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear lamp has water ingress

Fail 20 Oct 2020 56,537 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear lamp has water ingress

Pass 16 Oct 2019 53,440 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

rear exhaust excessively deteriorated

Fail 15 Oct 2019 53,440 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall and outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

rear exhaust excessively deteriorated

Pass 16 Oct 2018 49,190 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2017 41,832 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 41,832 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 38,061 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 33,999 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 33,999 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 20,145 miles

front number plate slight deteration

frront disc slightly corroded

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge 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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DG59 FUP is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FUP, 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 DG59 FUP registered?

DG59 FUP is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is DG59 FUP safe to buy?

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