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DN59 VBT

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

60,871 mi
Last recorded60,871 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 60,871 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 60,041 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2024 60,022 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened AXLE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 58,201 miles

Backbox Outer Casing Heavily Corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre Section To Backbox Joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S & O/S Perished & Cracking Outer Edges 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 54,146 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Dec 2022 54,135 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 50,517 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox Heavily Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre To Backbox Joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine Sump Area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive N/S Drive Shaft Oil Seal Leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2021 50,516 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively N/S & O/S Standard Type (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox Heavily Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre To Backbox Joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine Sump Area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive N/S Drive Shaft Oil Seal Leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 47,493 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges 195/50/15v (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine and transition. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside front lowers. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust backbox heavily corroded and backbox clamp rotted through.

Pass 12 Dec 2019 44,387 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive poss sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 31 Dec 2018 41,019 miles

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

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2017 36,958 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 33,648 miles

exhaust corroded and rear tyres low and perrished

Pass 21 Dec 2015 29,720 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 24,869 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2013 21,540 miles

front brake pads getting low

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 27 Dec 2012 14,012 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 VBT is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 VBT, 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 VBT is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 December 2009.

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