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DY59 JFF

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,377 mi
Last recorded68,377 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2021
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2021 68,377 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Jul 2021 68,377 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 65,218 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 62,174 miles

Engine coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front coil springs corroded

Gearbox oil leak

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle coil spring location cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 62,170 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front brake discs worn. Brake pads low

Front coil springs corroded

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Gearbox oil leak

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle coil spring location cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 51,562 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 42,224 miles

rear axel slightly corroded

rear exhaust casing corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2017 42,209 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear axel slightly corroded

rear exhaust casing corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2016 33,060 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Jul 2016 33,060 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 24,362 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 21,452 miles

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

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

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

both sides rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 26 Sep 2013 17,514 miles

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

n/s rear brake binding slightly

Pass 12 Sep 2012 12,581 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 JFF is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 JFF, 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 JFF registered?

DY59 JFF is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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