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DN59 XSP

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

62,703 mi
Last recorded62,703 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 62,703 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 57,718 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2025 57,718 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 53,706 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2024 53,706 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2023 49,942 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2023 49,942 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting missing bolt missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 44,985 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroding (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 40,623 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 39,655 miles

o/s and n/s rear shocks rusty

rear axle rusty

Pass 6 May 2019 39,107 miles

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Fail 6 May 2019 39,107 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Pass 21 May 2018 38,633 miles

Nearside Rear side walls perished

Rear axle rusty

Rear exhaust box in poor condition

engine has small water leak

Pass 19 May 2017 38,240 miles

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 19 May 2017 38,240 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak oil filter rusty ()

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 2 Jun 2016 37,675 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 35,666 miles

rear exhaust box slightly corroded

Fail 14 Dec 2015 35,662 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick outer (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear exhaust box slightly corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2014 29,693 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear exhaust box has slight corrosion to casing

Pass 12 Dec 2013 24,166 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2013 24,166 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 18,921 miles

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

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 XSP is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 XSP, 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 XSP registered?

DN59 XSP is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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