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DG59 SZU

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

60,961 mi
Last recorded60,961 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG59 SZU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 60,961 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2025 60,856 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 58,590 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

slight fault on dash lights

Fail 22 Oct 2024 58,515 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 55,759 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 52,918 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2022 52,918 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 50,928 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 50,889 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 49,466 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 47,752 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge worn devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 44,297 miles

both front tyres cracking & worn on inner edges

front wipers split

Fail 30 Oct 2018 44,297 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

both front tyres cracking & worn on inner edges

front wipers split

Pass 20 Oct 2017 40,349 miles

REAR SILENCER CORRODED

Pass 22 Oct 2016 36,775 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2016 36,775 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 32,992 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 23 Oct 2014 29,818 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 25,662 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2012 21,185 miles

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

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

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 SZU is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SZU, 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 SZU registered?

DG59 SZU is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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