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DY59 VMD

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

93,189 mi
Last recorded93,189 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY59 VMD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 93,189 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2025 93,189 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 89,801 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2024 89,726 miles

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch insecure wont close (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 83,315 miles

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

Rear exhaust clamp missing

rear sub frame corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2023 83,310 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel parking brake (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust clamp missing

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2022 78,430 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2022 78,427 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 70,437 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 64,423 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 19 Aug 2020 64,423 miles

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

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 16 Aug 2019 61,521 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 57,694 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2018 57,693 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 52,122 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit slightly worn inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2017 52,121 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm flat spot (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush upper bush (2.7.4)

Rear Stop lamp not working both sides (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wiper split but not in drivers view

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit slightly worn inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2016 46,066 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly worn outer edge (3mm)

Oil leak ()

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2016 46,064 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly worn outer edge (3mm)

Oil leak ()

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2015 38,168 miles

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

Nail in NSR tyre

Pass 17 Sep 2014 27,852 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2013 19,009 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer showing signs of corrosion

Fail 9 Sep 2013 19,009 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear exhaust silencer showing signs of corrosion

Pass 28 Aug 2012 11,956 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 VMD is a 2009 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 VMD, 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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DY59 VMD is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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