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DG59 VAM

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

97,879 mi
Last recorded97,879 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 97,879 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

hand brake high

Fail 6 Jan 2026 97,879 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

hand brake high

Pass 12 Dec 2024 95,756 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 93,030 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL 4 SPRINGS CORRODED (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front headlamp bracket broken but headlight still secure

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2023 93,023 miles

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

Coil spring corroded ALL 4 SPRINGS CORRODED (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front headlamp bracket broken but headlight still secure

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 90,037 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust in a poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlight bracket damaged

Offside Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle beam corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2021 88,201 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 88,199 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 1954516V (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 52% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Dec 2020 82,097 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 70,442 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 70,442 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 61,171 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 51,724 miles

Front tyres wearing bald on inner edge, advise alignment check

Fail 26 May 2017 51,687 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box outer skin corroded away (7.1.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened badly corroded on inner face, surface breaking up (3.5.1i)

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

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

Front tyres wearing bald on inner edge, advise alignment check

Pass 11 Jun 2016 49,753 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2016 49,753 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2015 46,202 miles

exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2014 43,719 miles

exhaust rear silencer slightly corroded

o/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 28 Oct 2013 40,629 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 35,586 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 VAM 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 VAM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG59 VAM registered?

DG59 VAM is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 3 September 2009.

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