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DN59 EBM

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

45,562 mi
Last recorded45,562 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN59 EBM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 45,562 miles

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened rear spring mountings/axle corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy of exhaust blowing slightly. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shock absorber bush worn. (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 4 Dec 2025 45,562 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower boot insecure/split. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened rear spring mountings/axle corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shock absorber bush worn. (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 40,432 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy of exhaust blowing and loose. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge.

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shock absorber bush. (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre lightly perishing/cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear tyres on 2 to 3mm.

rear axle and springs wax oiled.

Fail 3 Dec 2024 40,395 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy of exhaust blowing and loose. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads getting low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge.

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shock absorber bush. (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre lightly perishing/cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear tyres on 2 to 3mm.

rear axle and springs wax oiled.

Pass 8 Dec 2023 34,336 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle and spring mountings corrded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases very slight exhaust blow front flexy. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre puncher not repairable. ()

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shock absorber upper bush worn. (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower ball joint boots perishing. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower suspension arm rear bushes perishing/coming unbonded. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 29,778 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint slightly worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slight brake bind. (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shock absorber bush slight worn. (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower ball joint boots perishing. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower suspension arm rear bushes perishing and coming unbonded. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 26,853 miles

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower spring mountings corroding (axle). (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower suspension arm rear bushes perishing/coming unbonded. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 23,747 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower suspension arm rear bushes starting to perish. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 21,047 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 17,274 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 17,274 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 13,510 miles

Nearside Front Tyre side walls perished

Nearside Rear Tyre side walls perished

Offside Front Tyre side walls perished

Offside Rear Tyre side walls perished

Pass 5 Dec 2016 10,304 miles

both rear tyre outer side walls perishing/splitting.

Fail 5 Dec 2016 10,304 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyre outer side walls perishing/splitting.

Pass 25 Nov 2015 9,369 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 8,316 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 7,253 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 5,685 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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DN59 EBM is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DN59 EBM, 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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DN59 EBM is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 December 2009.

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