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DK59 YZE

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

49,334 mi
Last recorded49,334 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK59 YZE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 49,334 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 30 Jan 2025 47,320 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 45,150 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 7 Apr 2022 39,217 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Mar 2022 39,211 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively brake (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake master cylinder below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 35,648 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 4 Mar 2020 32,524 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 27,111 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 21,907 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 21,108 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Offside Rear slight brake bind

Pass 21 Sep 2016 19,521 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 17,228 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 25 Sep 2014 14,917 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 14,917 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 20,659 miles

all four tyres slightly perished on outer sidewalls

Pass 28 Sep 2012 16,435 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 YZE is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YZE, 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 DK59 YZE registered?

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

Is DK59 YZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK59 YZE shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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