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DY59 AVX

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

101,157 mi
Last recorded101,157 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY59 AVX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 101,157 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 95,299 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 89,380 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 82,932 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 79,512 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 79,419 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust condition (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust system insecure front and centre mountings corroded away (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure front clamp corroded away (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 75,054 miles

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

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear spring cups corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2020 75,052 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear spring cups corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 70,611 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 70,608 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2018 63,944 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear lower spring cup heavily corroded

rear axle heavily corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2017 57,879 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 50,524 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2015 43,277 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 35,077 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 26,553 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 26,549 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 21 Aug 2012 17,585 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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DY59 AVX is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DY59 AVX, 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 DY59 AVX registered?

DY59 AVX is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 September 2009.

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