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DV59 DKJ

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

107,771 mi
Last recorded107,771 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV59 DKJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 107,771 miles

Both strut top mounts rusty

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

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

Play in nearside inner track arm

Rear axle rusty

Sump rusty

Fail 26 Aug 2026 107,771 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Both strut top mounts rusty

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

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

Play in nearside inner track arm

Rear axle rusty

Sump rusty

Pass 19 Aug 2025 97,139 miles

Exhaust corroded

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2025 97,139 miles

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

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

Exhaust corroded

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2024 88,297 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2023 79,715 miles

Exhaust rusty

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 23 Aug 2022 69,578 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 61,610 miles

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

front strut top mounts corroded slightly

outer skin rear section exhaust peeling away

Pass 14 Aug 2020 56,440 miles

keep check on front tyre depths

Fail 14 Aug 2020 56,439 miles

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

keep check on front tyre depths

Pass 13 Aug 2019 46,322 miles

center and rear exhaust rusty

slight water leak on radiator

Pass 20 Aug 2018 36,875 miles

slight exhaust blow on rear box

Pass 18 Aug 2017 27,910 miles

tyre sidewalls cracking

Pass 27 Aug 2016 21,496 miles

all 4 tyres cracking on side walls

slight oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2015 14,812 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 8,742 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 7,665 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 5,994 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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DV59 DKJ 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 83.3%.

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 DV59 DKJ, 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 DV59 DKJ registered?

DV59 DKJ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 November 2009.

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