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DU59 XVT

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,715 mi
Last recorded92,715 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 92,715 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2024 92,707 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 90,035 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 86,249 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2022 86,249 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 80,726 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 76,142 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 74,424 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 72,003 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 67,376 miles

Front discs rusty as if standing

Pass 23 Aug 2017 67,336 miles

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

nearside rear suspension rebound rubber - bump stop missing

slight corrosion to underbody/steering/suspension components

Fail 21 Aug 2017 67,334 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush upper bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Nearside Rear bumpstop adrift

Oil leak engine sump corroded ()

slight corrosion to underbody/steering/suspension components

Pass 25 Aug 2016 60,467 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 51,375 miles

exhaust system deterioted

front exhaust mounting broken

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges of treads

offside front tyre worn on inner edges of treads

Fail 24 Aug 2015 51,374 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system deterioted

front exhaust mounting broken

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges of treads

offside front tyre worn on inner edges of treads

Pass 28 Aug 2014 43,691 miles

exhaust system front mounting clamp corroded/insecure (system still supported)

some corrosion on exhaust system

Fail 28 Aug 2014 43,688 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

exhaust system front mounting clamp corroded/insecure (system still supported)

some corrosion on exhaust system

Pass 28 Aug 2013 35,563 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear silencer deteriorated but not blowing.

Fail 28 Aug 2013 35,563 miles

Rear silencer deteriorated but not blowing.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 27,743 miles

Rear silencer deteriorating - outer shell.

Fail 29 Aug 2012 27,743 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Corrosion band and overheating signs on front brake discs.

Exhaust system clamp corroded away.

Rear silencer deteriorating - outer shell.

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 XVT is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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