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DN59 CLZ

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,805 mi
Last recorded83,805 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN59 CLZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 83,805 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2025 79,983 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 77,263 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 77,260 miles

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

Front Exhaust silencer insecure flexy (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 62,957 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 47,523 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Clamp missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2022 47,521 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached Mount (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached Mount (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Clamp missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 40,357 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 40,097 miles

corrosion to rear axle

Fail 13 Nov 2020 40,097 miles

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

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

corrosion to rear axle

Pass 22 Oct 2019 39,751 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 39,355 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 39,355 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Nov 2017 38,795 miles

both front wheels slight brake bind

Fail 8 Nov 2017 38,757 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front wheels slight brake bind

Pass 18 Nov 2016 37,837 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 36,008 miles

Exhaust clamp missing.

Rear exhaust corroded.

Fail 9 Nov 2015 36,007 miles

Headlamp aim too low N/s & O/s (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust clamp missing.

Rear exhaust corroded.

Pass 12 Nov 2014 33,302 miles

EPS feels slightly biased. Headlamp aims borderline low. Rear exhaust corroded. Play in O/s/f strut top bush. Front exhaust bracket corroded. Slight bind rear brakes.

Pass 21 Oct 2013 29,075 miles

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

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

rear silencer corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2012 23,814 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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DN59 CLZ is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DN59 CLZ, 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 DN59 CLZ registered?

DN59 CLZ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 November 2009.

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