CarVerify

Free Car Check

DY59 UYV

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,223 mi
Last recorded73,223 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY59 UYV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2017 73,223 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 25 Jul 2017 73,223 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 63,044 miles

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Rear torsion beam corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2016 63,044 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear torsion beam corroded

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2015 52,550 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear exhaust outer casing peeling and slight leak

Pass 11 Jul 2014 41,856 miles

rear exhaust box outer casing peeling and corroded and slight leak

Fail 11 Jul 2014 41,856 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear exhaust box outer casing peeling and corroded and slight leak

Pass 29 Jul 2013 31,698 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 23,033 miles

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

front brake pads getting lowish

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
Full Ford Ka reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DY59 UYV is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UYV, 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

How do I check the history of DY59 UYV?

You can check the full history of DY59 UYV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DY59 UYV registered?

DY59 UYV is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 September 2009.

Is DY59 UYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY59 UYV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DY59 UYV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DY59 UYV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.