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DK59 YRM

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

52,567 mi
Last recorded52,567 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK59 YRM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 52,567 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2025 50,440 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 48,758 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (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))

Fail 22 Aug 2024 48,716 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (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))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 46,815 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 44,766 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 43,139 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 42,239 miles

Slight blow front exhaust flexi

Pass 24 Aug 2019 40,778 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint starting to deteriorate (6.1.2 (a))

Rear silencer starting to deteriorate

Fail 24 Aug 2019 40,778 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint starting to deteriorate (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear silencer starting to deteriorate

Pass 17 Aug 2018 38,374 miles

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 17 Aug 2018 38,374 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 17 Aug 2017 36,062 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)

Front exhaust mounting corroded but still supported

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

oil filter corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2016 33,367 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 30,981 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 27,598 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 23,820 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 20,487 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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DK59 YRM is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DK59 YRM, 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 DK59 YRM registered?

DK59 YRM is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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