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DX59 LWA

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

104,410 mi
Last recorded104,410 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX59 LWA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 104,410 miles

Handbrake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 17 Oct 2024 98,046 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2024 98,031 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 90,242 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear trailing arms/crossmember (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 82,369 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2021 75,199 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 73,000 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2020 72,948 miles

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

Offside Hand brake bracket broken

Pass 11 May 2019 64,586 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2018 55,209 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 46,174 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 43,008 miles

both rear tyres perishing/cracking

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

rear exhaust box rusty and corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2016 43,008 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres perishing/cracking

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

rear exhaust box rusty and corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2015 38,919 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 30,556 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 22,294 miles

both front tyres worn to 3mm

n/s wiper blade split

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2012 15,450 miles

n/s front brake disc inner face scored

rear silencer corroded and has a slight exhaust blow

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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DX59 LWA is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 DX59 LWA, 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 DX59 LWA registered?

DX59 LWA is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 September 2009.

Is DX59 LWA safe to buy?

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