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DK59 YYL

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

89,806 mi
Last recorded89,806 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK59 YYL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 89,806 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 88,389 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2024 88,384 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2024 88,362 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 39% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both - caused by corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 86,669 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 11 Jul 2023 86,640 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexi pipe is blowing excessively (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn ns/f lower rubber wishbone bush worn/perished excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn os/f lower rubber wishbone bush worn/perished excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

ADVISE: rear exhaust silencer outer skin is corroded off and full system corroded

ADVISE: suspension components/bushes, brake components etc. shosing slight age relation corrosion/wear

Front Exhaust mounting defective front exhaust support bracket corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ADVISE: both front inner faces of the brake disc are worn/corroded slightly with a lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive ADVISE: oil dripping of metal sump of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 82,517 miles

ADVISE Front and Rear suspension components ,etc age related corroded

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexie pipe slight blow and full system to rear corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded /scored on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone back rubber bush splitting/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on inner edges ,175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush rubber bush splitting /worn (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and scored on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone back rubber bush splitting/ worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush rubber bush split /worn (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil dripping of metal sump of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2021 78,130 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 75,383 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

exhaust rear box deteriorating

Fail 13 Jul 2020 75,383 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

exhaust rear box deteriorating

Pass 9 Jul 2019 70,685 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2019 70,634 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Spring hanger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Spring hanger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil filter + small leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 66,017 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened WHERE COIL SPRING SITS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 66,017 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached CLAMP MISSING (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened WHERE COIL SPRING SITS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 56,801 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavily worn on inner edge, borderline fail (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 37,141 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 27,677 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2013 22,101 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 17,235 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 YYL is a 2009 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YYL, 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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DK59 YYL is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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