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DY59 VML

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

121,758 mi
Last recorded121,758 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 121,758 miles

underside running gear corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2025 120,718 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

rear axle is corroded

Pass 14 May 2024 120,109 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Axle corroded

Fail 13 May 2024 120,106 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 19 May 2023 114,167 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front shock absorber mounting washer corroded.

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 May 2023 114,167 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front shock absorber mounting washer corroded.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 May 2022 106,220 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 18 May 2022 105,939 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2021 96,470 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 7 May 2021 96,069 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 91,175 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 22 Jun 2020 91,175 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2019 85,663 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 85,663 miles

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

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 11 May 2018 77,736 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 77,716 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2017 72,546 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 May 2017 72,440 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort not working (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort low (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 May 2016 64,616 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 64,616 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 7 May 2015 52,862 miles

n/s/f brake pad warning light sensor broken

rear exhuast box deteriorated.

Pass 9 May 2014 4,735 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 37,652 miles

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

Fail 19 Sep 2013 37,652 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

Pass 20 Sep 2012 32,447 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 VML is a 2009 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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