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DX59 LXB

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

54,199 mi
Last recorded54,199 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 54,199 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 51,357 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 50,033 miles

Rear Suspension beam/axle corroded but not excessive

Fail 27 Sep 2023 50,020 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Exhaust leaking (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Hole in rear silencer (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension beam/axle corroded but not excessive

Pass 12 Oct 2022 46,514 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2022 46,514 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 43,730 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 43,722 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has wear and slight movement

Pass 8 Oct 2020 40,865 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 37,575 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 34,459 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 34,459 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 30,972 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 25,514 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 25,514 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 18,894 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 18,880 miles

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 14,758 miles

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

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2013 11,004 miles

Brake discs corroded.

Wipers smear screen.

Pass 28 Nov 2012 7,655 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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DX59 LXB 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 70%.

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 DX59 LXB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DX59 LXB registered?

DX59 LXB is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 November 2009.

Is DX59 LXB safe to buy?

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