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DK59 YSU

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

60,177 mi
Last recorded60,177 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK59 YSU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 60,177 miles

exhaust system has slight leak caused by corrosion pin holes , advise replacement centre section

Pass 11 Apr 2025 57,032 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Top Washer and Nut (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also Cracking / Perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Top Washer and Nut (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear Sub Assembly / Torsion Beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 52,406 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Top Washer and Nut (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Top Washer and Nut (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump Pan Corroded and Weaping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear Sub Aseembly / Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 47,745 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2023 47,740 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 42,911 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 38,259 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2021 38,227 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength AXLE (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength AXLE (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 36,360 miles

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened lower spring mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded/deteriorated

Pass 17 Apr 2019 34,024 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 34,024 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 32,508 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 29,623 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 26,884 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 23,707 miles

Exhaust back box is corroded.

Pass 28 Aug 2014 20,404 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 17,211 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Sep 2012 13,489 miles

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

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 YSU is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver 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 YSU, 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 YSU registered?

DK59 YSU is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 September 2009.

Is DK59 YSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK59 YSU shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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