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VU59 DZK

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

122,510 mi
Last recorded122,510 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU59 DZK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 122,510 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 111,934 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2024 111,934 miles

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 101,557 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2023 101,544 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 91,267 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2022 91,252 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 82,259 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2021 82,245 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 76,886 miles

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

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

oil leak from engine

Fail 10 Nov 2020 76,886 miles

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

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

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

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

oil leak from engine

Pass 18 Nov 2019 69,415 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 18 Nov 2019 69,415 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 60,723 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 60,716 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Nov 2017 53,160 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 52,007 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

rear silencer deteriorating

Fail 19 Apr 2017 52,007 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 28 Apr 2016 50,405 miles

rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 28 Apr 2016 50,405 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 22 Apr 2015 48,014 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 48,014 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 44,176 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 18 Apr 2013 31,741 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Apr 2013 31,741 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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VU59 DZK is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 VU59 DZK, 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 VU59 DZK registered?

VU59 DZK is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 November 2009.

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The MOT history for VU59 DZK shows 25 tests with a 56% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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