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DU59 LSD

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

90,736 mi
Last recorded90,736 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU59 LSD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 90,736 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2025 86,018 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 84,155 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 82,123 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2023 82,110 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits because exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 80,828 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Springs Corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2022 73,644 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2021 68,108 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 63,650 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 59,103 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 52,673 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 47,107 miles

front brake imbalance

Pass 24 Aug 2016 44,978 miles

exhaust back box corroded

rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 25 Aug 2015 42,646 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2014 38,799 miles

exhaust back box corroded.

front brake discs worn and corroded (border pass).

front brake imbalance (border pass).

front brake pads worn (border pass).

Fail 21 Aug 2013 34,027 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

exhaust back box corroded.

Pass 21 Aug 2013 34,027 miles

exhaust back box corroded.

Pass 21 Aug 2012 28,319 miles

both front wiper blades, getting poor.

front brake discs, worn.

no/s/f tyre worn on inner edge (very low)

some rust on o/s/f top suspension mounting, may require attention soon.

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 LSD is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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

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