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AV59 HKC

2009 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

40,509 mi
Last recorded40,509 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 HKC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 40,509 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 39,381 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 37,385 miles

Coil spring corroded all coil springs and suspension corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi has minor leak and all exhaust corroded/deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

horn deteriorated but ok at test

Fail 14 Sep 2023 37,384 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn n/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed n/s front sidewall cut showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all coil springs and suspension corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi has minor leak and all exhaust corroded/deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s rear has deep cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

horn deteriorated but ok at test

Pass 7 Sep 2022 35,205 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi has a slight blow and exhaust in poor condition/corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle and coil springs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing /s and o/s rear have deep cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 32,410 miles

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle and coil springs corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s rear cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust corroded but ok at test

Fail 29 Sep 2021 32,409 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s front outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak o/s rear (5.3.2 (b))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle and coil springs corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s rear cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust corroded but ok at test

Pass 18 Sep 2020 29,069 miles

Nail in tyre n/s rear has nail on inner edge ()

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s rear, o/s and n/s front cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust system corroded and starting to blow on back box

Pass 27 Sep 2019 26,762 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 23,801 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 23,801 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 20,192 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 17,853 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 17,607 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 16,862 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 16,153 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 14,962 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 14,962 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 13,055 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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AV59 HKC is a 2009 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AV59 HKC, 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 AV59 HKC registered?

AV59 HKC is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 September 2009.

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