MOT Status
ValidMileage
115,629 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AR SEAT BELTS NOT TESTED DUE TO SEATS DOWN.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
AR SEAT BELTS NOT TESTED DUE TO SEATS DOWN.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear axle beam corroded
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative only flashing right indicator warning light (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both slightly deteriorated (0.1 (b))
o/s/r parking brake effort low
rear exhaust corroded
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative only flashing right indicator warning light (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both slightly deteriorated (0.1 (b))
o/s/r parking brake effort low
rear exhaust corroded
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
front os tyre wearing on inner tread section
front sub frame corroded
rear silencer corroded
rear springs corroded ns os
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n s o s (3.5.1i)
rear axle corroded
rear silencer corroded
rear silencer corroded
slight seepage front n s shock
slight wear front n s o s discs
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
rear axle corroded
rear silencer corroded
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
rear axle corroded
rear silencer corroded
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ns os wiper blades splitting
rear silencer corroded
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DY59 VLZ is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 VLZ, 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 VLZ registered?
DY59 VLZ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 September 2009.
Is DY59 VLZ safe to buy?
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