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DN59 KVD

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

157,753 mi
Last recorded157,753 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN59 KVD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 157,753 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bearing (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bearing (5.3.2 (c))

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

underbody wax oiled

Fail 11 Jun 2026 157,751 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bearing (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bearing (5.3.2 (c))

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

underbody wax oiled

Pass 21 May 2025 154,811 miles

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

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front subframe extension corroded

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

Fail 20 May 2025 154,811 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front subframe extension corroded

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 146,556 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

Fail 6 Dec 2023 146,556 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2022 139,597 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 134,487 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

all offside lights slightly faded

Pass 10 Jul 2020 129,198 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 129,198 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 123,616 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 116,886 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 108,083 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 103,640 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively disc is heavily scored (3.7.B.3)

Fail 25 Nov 2015 103,640 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively disc is heavily scored (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 90,861 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 77,713 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2012 61,944 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 KVD is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 KVD, 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 KVD is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 4 December 2009.

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