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DU59 EWB

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

70,667 mi
Last recorded70,667 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU59 EWB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2025 70,667 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front slight leak of exhaust gasses from manifold(not affecting emissions)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener phone/holster ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Rear Lower beam axle corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2024 63,975 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2024 63,973 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 60,102 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 59,112 miles

BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION ARMS BACK BUSHES .............

EXHAUST FLEXI/CLAMP ........

FRONT DISCS/PADS .................

Offside Front SHOCKER ................

SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED .............

Pass 16 Dec 2020 58,302 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 56,536 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 28 May 2019 55,347 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 55,347 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 53,929 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 50,776 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 47,267 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 43,559 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 38,121 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 30,122 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 25,006 miles

Coolant leak

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 EWB is a 2009 Ford Ka in White with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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

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