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DU59 USV

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

90,358 mi
Last recorded90,358 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 90,358 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2025 90,357 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 84,646 miles

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Central Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported FLEXI (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported FLEXI (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2023 79,369 miles

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

Rear axel sprayed in protective paint

Fail 21 Dec 2023 79,367 miles

Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged under side (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear axel sprayed in protective paint

Pass 22 Jul 2023 77,722 miles

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

advise : slight play in both front top strut mounts/bearings

advise : slight play in nearside front inner steering arm

advise : surface corrosion to rear axle assly

Fail 22 Jul 2023 77,722 miles

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

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

advise : slight play in both front top strut mounts/bearings

advise : slight play in nearside front inner steering arm

advise : surface corrosion to rear axle assly

Pass 5 Oct 2022 72,095 miles

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

advise : heavy surface corrosion to rear subframe assly

Fail 5 Oct 2022 72,095 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

advise : heavy surface corrosion to rear subframe assly

Pass 16 Sep 2021 67,125 miles

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened part of the rear axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

parking brake only 16%

Pass 29 Sep 2020 63,140 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 63,140 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 58,922 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 58,922 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 53,289 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Oct 2018 53,289 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 47,821 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 44,320 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2016 44,320 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 40,202 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 18% offside could do with adjustment (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 34,570 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 30,902 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 19,385 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 USV is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 USV, 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 USV registered?

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

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