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DY59 LDC

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

65,096 mi
Last recorded65,096 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 65,096 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2026 65,096 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2025 65,048 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2025 65,043 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 64,120 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear rear axle corroded around spring saddles

Pass 15 Nov 2022 63,206 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

corrosion in rear beam axle around spring saddle

Pass 17 Nov 2021 63,190 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL, Beneath blistered protective paint coatings. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system corroded.

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre perished/unevenly worn, on inner edge.

Rear Beam axle,showing corrosion to exposed steel surfaces

Pass 2 Nov 2020 63,047 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 63,045 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

exhaust corroded

front brake discs corroded/pitted on inner faces

Pass 1 Nov 2019 61,896 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

exhaust rear silencer corroded/deteriorated

front brake discs slightly corroded/pitted on inner faces

offside rear tyre feathered & slightly perished

Pass 5 Nov 2018 57,472 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195-45-16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2017 54,187 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2016 53,499 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2015 48,117 miles

corroded exhaust

Fail 23 Oct 2015 48,053 miles

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

corroded exhaust

Pass 18 Nov 2014 42,881 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 42,881 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 35,653 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 35,645 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 29,647 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

osr tyre stepped on inner edge ------rear exhaust box corroded on outer skin

Fail 22 Aug 2012 29,647 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

osr tyre stepped on inner edge ------rear exhaust box corroded on outer skin

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 LDC is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 LDC, 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 LDC registered?

DY59 LDC is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 September 2009.

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