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DK59 ZDV

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

84,103 mi
Last recorded84,103 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 84,103 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2026 84,095 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2026 84,012 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2025 80,262 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Sep 2025 80,262 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 77,293 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2024 77,205 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 73,407 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Offside Front tyre cracking

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 70,340 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Offside Front tyre cracking

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 66,702 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Offside Front tyre cracking

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 64,421 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 61,545 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 18 Apr 2018 57,632 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 52,769 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 47,103 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' sticker (8.3.1a)

child seat fitted

exhaust in poor con dition

temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2015 42,208 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2014 38,456 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 38,384 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 32,893 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 ZDV is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 ZDV, 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 ZDV registered?

DK59 ZDV is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 September 2009.

Is DK59 ZDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK59 ZDV shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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