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LG59 DPY

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

75,090 mi
Last recorded75,090 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG59 DPY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 75,090 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 69,438 miles

Both front fog lamps reflectors corroded and offside front glass split.

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs faces pitted and corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Blowing from mid system joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft oil seal leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Strut has a heavy sweat. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres treads low and bald towards inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Sep 2024 69,438 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Wishbone balljoint has excess play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Wishbone balljoint has excess play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Both front fog lamps reflectors corroded and offside front glass split.

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs faces pitted and corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Blowing from mid system joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft oil seal leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Strut has a heavy sweat. (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Parking brake performances low both sides.

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres treads low and bald towards inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 63,018 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2023 63,018 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Front Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 56,443 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2022 56,441 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 54,719 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 51,919 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Aug 2019 46,577 miles

Exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2018 43,287 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Sep 2018 43,287 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 41,203 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 39,098 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 35,120 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 35,120 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 31,124 miles

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 2 Sep 2013 28,053 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 24,946 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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LG59 DPY is a 2009 Ford Ka in White 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 LG59 DPY, 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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LG59 DPY is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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