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DK59 ZCL

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

55,776 mi
Last recorded55,776 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 55,776 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 53,418 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 50,322 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 48,870 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (backbox center pipe join) (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 20 Dec 2022 48,870 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (backbox center pipe join) (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 46,721 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Dec 2021 46,720 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Rear axle, O/S, spring cup (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 45,440 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm of tread remaining, 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm of tread remaining. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened On axle. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Damp. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 44,068 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring seat in axle. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Suspect front crankshaft oil seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2019 44,068 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring seat in axle. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Suspect front crankshaft oil seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 40,807 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 36,236 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 31,569 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 26,789 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 20,975 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 16,367 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 12,272 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 ZCL is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 ZCL, 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 ZCL registered?

DK59 ZCL is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 September 2009.

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