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DV59 OHY

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

54,686 mi
Last recorded54,686 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 54,686 miles

Exhaust front support bracket corroded

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

Front and rear suspension components corroded

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2026 54,679 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear shock absorbers corroded both

rear axle corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2025 52,447 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 51,577 miles

covers & shields fitted

rear axle corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2023 51,304 miles

Advanced corrosion to exhaust system

Corrosion to rear suspension

Corrosion to sump

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

Nearside and offside rear wheel bearings not fully tested due to brake binding

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

Fail 7 Jul 2023 51,304 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Advanced corrosion to exhaust system

Corrosion to rear suspension

Corrosion to sump

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

Nearside and offside rear wheel bearings not fully tested due to brake binding

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 50,722 miles

Advanced corrosion to exhaust system

Corrosion to rear axle

Nearside hand brake support bracket broken

Fail 6 Jul 2022 50,722 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Advanced corrosion to exhaust system

Corrosion to rear axle

Nearside hand brake support bracket broken

Pass 9 Jul 2021 50,572 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 45,640 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 38,896 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 32,746 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 26,793 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 19,097 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 11,798 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 11,214 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 9,003 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 6,737 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 OHY is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue 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 OHY, 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 OHY registered?

DV59 OHY is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 October 2009.

Is DV59 OHY safe to buy?

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