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AO59 HJC

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

76,229 mi
Last recorded76,229 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 HJC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 76,229 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 72,025 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shock body corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Nov 2024 72,025 miles

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear beam corroded through (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shock body corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 71,189 miles

Rear suspension subframe/ beam axle rusty.

offside front bolt on chassis section rusty

Pass 1 Dec 2022 70,179 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 67,368 miles

all coil springs corroded

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

Nearside Rear 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))

a/c condenser rad in poor condition

both front brake discs in poor condition on inner faces

both front inner chassis legs near springs corroded

rear exhaust box deteriorated

vehicle underbody corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2022 67,368 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

all coil springs corroded

both front brake discs in poor condition on inner faces

both front inner chassis legs near springs corroded

rear exhaust box deteriorated

vehicle underbody corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2021 63,617 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rear wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all coil springs corroded

both front chassis leg in inner wheel arches corroded

front exhaust clamp/mount corroded and broken

Fail 15 Feb 2021 63,617 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front 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))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rear wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all coil springs corroded

both front chassis leg in inner wheel arches corroded

front exhaust clamp/mount corroded and broken

Pass 26 Feb 2020 61,520 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2020 61,520 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached top mount fixing corroded and incomplete (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 58,903 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

front exhaust corroded and flexi deteriorated

Pass 27 Feb 2018 55,798 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 20 Feb 2018 55,735 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust joint loose (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 25 Feb 2017 51,273 miles

rear exhaust box outer casing corroded , front flexy deteriorated , rear clamp missing

Fail 24 Feb 2017 51,273 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

rear exhaust box outer casing corroded , front flexy deteriorated , rear clamp missing

Pass 16 Feb 2016 44,975 miles

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

rear exhaust box corroded

rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 24 Feb 2015 34,559 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 23,574 miles

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)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 13,151 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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AO59 HJC is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AO59 HJC, 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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AO59 HJC is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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