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DY59 VLZ

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

115,629 mi
Last recorded115,629 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2025 115,629 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2025 115,601 miles

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))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 96,633 miles

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))

Fail 13 Dec 2024 96,496 miles

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))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 82,205 miles

Rear axle beam corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2022 68,039 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2022 68,039 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 55,125 miles

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))

Fail 22 Sep 2021 55,122 miles

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))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 48,939 miles

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))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 43,664 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 38,627 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 33,833 miles

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

rear axle corroded

rear silencer corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2016 29,067 miles

rear silencer corroded

slight seepage front n s shock

slight wear front n s o s discs

Fail 29 Jul 2015 24,862 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 24,862 miles

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

rear axle corroded

rear silencer corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2014 21,479 miles

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

ns os wiper blades splitting

rear silencer corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2013 16,087 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 12,215 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 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.

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