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WN59 DBU

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,577 mi
Last recorded71,577 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN59 DBU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 71,577 miles

Front Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output NS and OS Headlamps Deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NS and OS suspension arm /AXLE corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2026 71,565 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt dust cover rubber split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Ball joint Excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS and OS corroded/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output NS and OS Headlamps Deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NS and OS suspension arm /AXLE corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2025 67,210 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2025 67,153 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 64,547 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2024 64,544 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2023 50,624 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2022 45,764 miles

rear axle corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2021 40,717 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside front and rear (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold gasket (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Jun 2021 40,717 miles

Emissions not tested due to condition of exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside front and rear (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold gasket (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 37,050 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2020 37,050 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 33,139 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 31,050 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 27,523 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 24,356 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 20,309 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 15,627 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 10,444 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 5,827 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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WN59 DBU is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WN59 DBU, 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 WN59 DBU registered?

WN59 DBU is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 September 2009.

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