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DE59 HVG

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

89,312 mi
Last recorded89,312 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE59 HVG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2024 89,312 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2024 89,312 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 82,054 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 77,167 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside middle (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2021 74,224 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 72,557 miles

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

handbrake lever high but has reserve travel

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of brake pipes

Fail 1 Feb 2020 72,557 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

handbrake lever high but has reserve travel

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of brake pipes

Pass 2 Feb 2019 63,276 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2019 63,272 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flex (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Feb 2018 53,222 miles

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

both rear coil springs corroded

engine has oil leaks

exhaust front flexi deteriorated

exhaust system corroded

nearside rear tyre on 3mm

rear axle beam heavily corroded but not holed

unable to check full length of brake and fuel pipes due to covers

Fail 3 Feb 2018 53,218 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

both rear coil springs corroded

engine has oil leaks

exhaust front flexi deteriorated

exhaust system corroded

nearside rear tyre on 3mm

rear axle beam heavily corroded but not holed

unable to check full length of brake and fuel pipes due to covers

Pass 28 Jan 2017 44,759 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 38,105 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 9 Feb 2016 38,105 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 27,692 miles

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

wipers starting to smear

Fail 10 Feb 2015 27,692 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

wipers starting to smear

Pass 22 Jan 2014 22,350 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 16,447 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 14,399 miles

front brake pads low

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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DE59 HVG is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 DE59 HVG, 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 DE59 HVG registered?

DE59 HVG is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is DE59 HVG safe to buy?

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