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DG59 FZB

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

102,030 mi
Last recorded102,030 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG59 FZB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2023 102,030 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from flexy joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded nsf osf (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn inside edge and tyre cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nsr osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear advise rear shocks corroded nsr osr

Rear rear axle corroded

rear wiper defective

Fail 8 Sep 2023 102,030 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from flexy joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded nsf osf (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn inside edge and tyre cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nsr osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear advise rear shocks corroded nsr osr

Rear rear axle corroded

rear wiper defective

Pass 7 Sep 2022 97,894 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 91,981 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 91,947 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 87,323 miles

Nearside parking brake low effort

Fail 25 Nov 2019 87,323 miles

Nearside parking brake low effort

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 82,986 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 73,407 miles

When we going for dinner?

Pass 22 Nov 2016 63,492 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 54,217 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 44,636 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Nov 2013 36,076 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 30,376 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 FZB is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 DG59 FZB, 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 FZB registered?

DG59 FZB is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 November 2009.

Is DG59 FZB safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG59 FZB shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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