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DU59 LSV

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

79,612 mi
Last recorded79,612 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 79,612 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2025 76,604 miles

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive shaft seal weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 73,177 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing outer edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2024 73,174 miles

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both o/s and n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing outer edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 70,953 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2023 70,953 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 67,957 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 64,038 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 60,415 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 56,687 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2019 56,687 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 51,959 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 51,959 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 48,625 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 45,828 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 45,828 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box blowing (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust clamp corroded (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 38,075 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 25,049 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2013 13,907 miles

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 4 Jan 2013 10,793 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 10,552 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 LSV is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 LSV, 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 LSV is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 September 2009.

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