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CK59 HLG

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,519 mi
Last recorded92,519 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK59 HLG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 92,519 miles

Battery terminal loose

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 17 Oct 2025 92,427 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Battery terminal loose

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Down pipe/center pipe join loose (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 84,640 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear-most - heavily advise (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 16 Oct 2024 84,635 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn And suspension arm rear bush heavily worn/split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear-most - heavily advise (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 78,905 miles

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

Rear boot floor damaged

sound was heard during mot inspection , osr rear seat clip wasnt secured

Pass 2 Nov 2022 73,643 miles

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

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

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

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

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

clutch resevoir insecure

Fail 20 Oct 2022 73,587 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Axle with loose fixing bolts bolt snapped nut not secured satisfactorily (5.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Coil spring corroded nsf,osf,nsr,osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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 nsf, osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

clutch reservoir insecure , held by cable tie

engine oil low

Pass 11 Oct 2021 62,756 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

handbrake efficiency close to limits

rear axle corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2020 56,936 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 56,911 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure exhaust bracket broken and missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

rear axle has sealer over whole axle.

Pass 8 Jun 2020 56,562 miles

Nearside tyres getting close to legal limit

Fail 8 Jun 2020 56,562 miles

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

Nearside tyres getting close to legal limit

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 54,616 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 53,343 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 51,434 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 51,434 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 49,180 miles

Rear silencer corroded on outer casing

Pass 21 Sep 2015 46,780 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 41,682 miles

Both front tyres on limit

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

o/s/r tyre 80% worn

Fail 31 Jan 2015 41,682 miles

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

Both front tyres on limit

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

o/s/r tyre 80% worn

Pass 3 Dec 2013 28,020 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear silencer outer skin corroded

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2013 28,020 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2012 22,005 miles

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

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

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2012 20,044 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

exhaust back box corroded

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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CK59 HLG is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CK59 HLG, 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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CK59 HLG is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 October 2009.

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