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DU59 HEJ

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

95,060 mi
Last recorded95,060 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 95,060 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2025 92,554 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Aug 2025 92,554 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength outer wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2024 92,452 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2024 92,444 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 83,141 miles

Nearside Rear wheel arch damaged

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 80,345 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2022 80,337 miles

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 79,561 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Jul 2021 79,561 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour flashing white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 79,555 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2020 79,555 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2019 75,495 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 70,685 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 15 May 2017 67,044 miles

the rear section of the exhaust is deteriorated/ corroded

under trays obscuring inspection of some components

Pass 23 May 2016 61,858 miles

the rear section of the exhaust is deteriorated/corroded

undertray obscuring inspection of some components

Fail 23 May 2016 61,858 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre- nail stuck in the tread

offside rear tyre- nail stuck in the tread

the rear section of the exhaust is deteriorated/corroded

undertray obscuring inspection of some components

Pass 21 Apr 2015 56,835 miles

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

front exhaust support bracket broken/detatched

the rear section of the exhaust is deteriorated/corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2014 53,092 miles

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

the rear section of the exhaust is slightly deteriorated/corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2014 53,092 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

the rear section of the exhaust is slightly deteriorated/corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2013 49,747 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 41,913 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 HEJ 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 DU59 HEJ, 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 HEJ registered?

DU59 HEJ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 2 September 2009.

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