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DU59 DPY

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

78,402 mi
Last recorded78,402 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU59 DPY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 78,402 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 14 Nov 2024 75,932 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 74,371 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 72,924 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 70,481 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 69,368 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 67,348 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 54,900 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 44,600 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 39,862 miles

cracks and small cuts in tyres

Fail 12 Apr 2016 39,862 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

cracks and small cuts in tyres

Pass 16 Apr 2015 36,197 miles

cut to n/s/r inner tyre sidewall

slight bind o/s/f brake

Fail 13 Apr 2015 36,179 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

slight bind o/s/f brake

cut to n/s/r inner tyre sidewall

Pass 7 Apr 2014 31,984 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f wiper blade split at the end.

Pass 18 Apr 2013 27,623 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2013 27,623 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2012 23,365 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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DU59 DPY 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 DU59 DPY, 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 DPY registered?

DU59 DPY is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 4 September 2009.

Is DU59 DPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU59 DPY shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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