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DU59 HFB

2009 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

183,782 mi
Last recorded183,782 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU59 HFB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2023 183,782 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 172,100 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi broke (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 158,323 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 142,935 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jan 2020 142,935 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jan 2020 142,915 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working both ns and os (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle fractured at coil spring (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Axle fractured at coil spring (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 126,442 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 109,253 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 92,755 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 75,572 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 60,999 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 60,395 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 45,016 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 32,033 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 32,033 miles

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

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

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 HFB is a 2009 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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