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DN59 LLV

2009 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,486 mi
Last recorded63,486 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN59 LLV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 63,486 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2026 60,781 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside parking brake effort poor

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge - close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 17 Mar 2026 60,779 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside parking brake effort poor

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge - close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 55,147 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both blades smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust silencer heavily corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2025 55,146 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both blades smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust silencer heavily corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2024 49,445 miles

Exhaust Flexi Minor Leak of Gases

Exhaust Silencer Corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlight Slightly Loose

Fail 5 Jan 2024 49,445 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust Flexi Minor Leak of Gases

Exhaust Silencer Corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlight Slightly Loose

Pass 9 Jan 2023 45,661 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil x2 (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 9 Jan 2023 45,661 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil x2 (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2022 41,963 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 38,764 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion on exhaust

Pass 3 Jan 2020 35,730 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 31,204 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion on exhaust system

Pass 4 Jan 2018 27,420 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 27,132 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 24,515 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 22,153 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 22,119 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/r tyre cracking

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 3 Aug 2013 18,971 miles

both front tyres wearing low

rear exhaust section outer skin corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2012 15,215 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 LLV is a 2009 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LLV, 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 LLV is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 November 2009.

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