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AD59 HMG

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

94,808 mi
Last recorded94,808 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD59 HMG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 94,808 miles

underbody corrosion in various places

Fail 3 Sep 2025 94,779 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

underbody corrosion in various places

Pass 27 Sep 2024 85,492 miles

Corrosion to rear axle / offside lower spring mount

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Absolute minimum requirement for test (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2023 76,646 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2023 76,646 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2022 66,843 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 64,617 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 63,860 miles

Rear silencer is badly corroded

Pass 22 May 2019 62,698 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damage to side wall and bulging apparent on side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust box rusting

Pass 17 Dec 2018 62,639 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 58,968 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 58,968 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 54,214 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 46,385 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 36,950 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 28,431 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 19,196 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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AD59 HMG is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AD59 HMG, 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 AD59 HMG registered?

AD59 HMG is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 December 2009.

Is AD59 HMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD59 HMG shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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