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DY59 DXR

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

101,073 mi
Last recorded101,073 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2022
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY59 DXR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2022 101,073 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2022 101,073 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 58,433 miles

Front exhaust clamp deteriorated.

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

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

oil level at minimum.

Pass 1 Apr 2020 54,741 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 48,202 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 48,201 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear tyres (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 41,654 miles

Front to Rear brake pipes under plastic covers

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2018 41,654 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front to Rear brake pipes under plastic covers

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2017 38,096 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 32,704 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread wearing low

Offside Rear tyre cracking but showing no cords

back box section of exhaust outer skin corroded

exhaust bracket broken front flexi section

exhaust clamp missing rear back box section

items removed for drivers view prior to MOT test

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components (brake pipes

windscreen has marks caused by wiper blades

Fail 25 Jul 2016 32,704 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread wearing low

Offside Rear tyre cracking but showing no cords

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

back box section of exhaust outer skin corroded

exhaust bracket broken front flexi section

exhaust clamp missing rear back box section

items removed for drivers view prior to MOT test

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components (brake pipes

windscreen has marks caused by wiper blades

Pass 3 Aug 2015 28,888 miles

exhaust back box outer shell is corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2014 25,217 miles

back box corroded

clamp missing off rear exhaust

slight blow from from exhaust

wipers split

Pass 20 Aug 2013 21,764 miles

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)

exaust corroded rear

Pass 7 Aug 2012 17,142 miles

2 front tyres over half worn

Rear exhaust section deteriating

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 DXR is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 DY59 DXR, 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 DXR registered?

DY59 DXR is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 September 2009.

Is DY59 DXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY59 DXR shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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