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FY59 JDZ

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

41,121 mi
Last recorded41,121 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY59 JDZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 41,121 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 38,755 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 35,950 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 35,766 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 32,297 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 31,079 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 29,203 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 27,537 miles

both front tyres perished on inner edge

Pass 21 Oct 2016 26,005 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2016 26,005 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/50/15 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 23,875 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 21,243 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 18,769 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 14,723 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

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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FY59 JDZ is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FY59 JDZ, 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 FY59 JDZ registered?

FY59 JDZ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 September 2009.

Is FY59 JDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY59 JDZ shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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