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DU59 LSZ

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

134,735 mi
Last recorded134,735 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU59 LSZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 134,735 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 130,351 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axel and front inner flitches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

handbrake performance on limit (16%)

Fail 30 Jul 2024 130,351 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axel and front inner flitches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

handbrake performance on limit (16%)

Pass 14 Aug 2023 122,219 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2023 121,463 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 112,703 miles

Coil spring corroded All springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2022 112,682 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1756514T (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 104,643 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2020 104,632 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1756514H (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 94,534 miles

Nearside 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 21 Jun 2018 89,672 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 82,071 miles

Front Oil leak gearbox area ()

Fail 26 Jun 2017 82,071 miles

Front Oil leak gearbox area ()

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 May 2016 73,037 miles

Exhaust back box corroded.

Pass 2 Jun 2015 62,070 miles

Brake discs corroded.

Front tyres worn on edges.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Jun 2015 62,070 miles

Brake discs corroded.

Front tyres worn on edges.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 May 2014 52,594 miles

Exhaust back box corroded rear clap missing.

Slight corrosion on front brake discs.

Pass 30 Aug 2013 43,290 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

middle and rear exhaust corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2013 43,290 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

middle and rear exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2012 33,849 miles

O/s wiper starting to smear screen.

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 LSZ is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LSZ, 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 LSZ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 4 September 2009.

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