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DU59 DPX

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

82,563 mi
Last recorded82,563 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU59 DPX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 82,563 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))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 81,032 miles

Nearside Front movement in strut top mount

Nearside Rear slight outside edge wear to tyre

Offside Front tyre inside edge wear

corrosion to fog lamp bulb holder

Fail 28 Feb 2025 81,032 miles

Nearside Front movement in strut top mount

Nearside Rear slight outside edge wear to tyre

Offside Front tyre inside edge wear

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

corrosion to fog lamp bulb holder

Pass 4 Mar 2024 77,516 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 73,601 miles

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

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

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Fail 13 Feb 2023 73,593 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

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

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

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 1 Mar 2022 66,358 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 61,488 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 94,813 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2020 94,813 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 91,746 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 83,745 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Feb 2018 83,745 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 71,936 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2017 71,936 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 64,475 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 64,472 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Outer tyre wall slightly cut/perished

Pass 15 Sep 2015 60,795 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 33,090 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 25,196 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 18,122 miles

slight bind on o/s front brake

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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DU59 DPX is a 2009 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 DU59 DPX, 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 DU59 DPX registered?

DU59 DPX is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is DU59 DPX safe to buy?

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