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DK59 YYE

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

28,931 mi
Last recorded28,931 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2022
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK59 YYE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2022 28,931 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Upper both shocker caps corroded

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2022 28,930 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Upper both shocker caps corroded

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 27,040 miles

Coolant leak housing on head ()

corrosion to suspension

Fail 22 Sep 2021 27,040 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/65r14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Coolant leak housing on head ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

corrosion to suspension

Pass 29 Sep 2020 25,255 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

corrosion to suspension

Fail 14 Sep 2020 25,252 miles

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

Rear Axle fractured holed and corroded (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 23,207 miles

both front tyre worn badly on inner and outer edge

Pass 24 Sep 2018 21,413 miles

both front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

Pass 7 Sep 2017 19,374 miles

coil spring corroded both rears at bottom (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded o/s/f at bottom (2.4.C.1b)

rear sub-frame corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2016 28,261 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 25,781 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 17 Sep 2014 22,968 miles

rear exhaust is in poor condition

Fail 17 Sep 2014 72,968 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust is in poor condition

Pass 3 Sep 2013 11,819 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 14,809 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 YYE is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 DK59 YYE, 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 YYE registered?

DK59 YYE is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 September 2009.

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