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DV59 LYP

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,578 mi
Last recorded67,578 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV59 LYP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 67,578 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2025 62,313 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2025 62,302 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle fractured Spring Mounting (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust Corroded

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

Nearside Front Tyre Worn On The Edge

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 60,161 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2024 60,161 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 58,944 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2023 58,942 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front top suspension mount corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2022 56,576 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 56,756 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 55,452 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 55,452 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords CRACK IN TREAD CORDS VISIBLE (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 47,307 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 41,426 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 36,187 miles

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

Nearside Rear silencer outer skin corroded

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 25,109 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak oil filter leaking ()

Rear rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2016 13,879 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 4,048 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 4,028 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 3,778 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 3,051 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 LYP is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DV59 LYP, 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 LYP registered?

DV59 LYP is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 October 2009.

Is DV59 LYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV59 LYP shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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