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DE59 HVJ

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

105,157 mi
Last recorded105,157 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE59 HVJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2024 105,157 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2024 105,147 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 101,368 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 99,068 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 5 Oct 2021 97,651 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f & o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

rear axle corroded

rear exhaust system corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2021 97,651 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f & o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

rear axle corroded

rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2020 97,207 miles

ADVISE BOTH FRONT TYRES STARTING TO GET LOW ON TREAD 195/50/15

ADVISE MIDDLE +REAR EXHAUST SECTIONS VERY BADLY CORRODED

Fail 12 Sep 2020 97,207 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

ADVISE BOTH FRONT TYRES STARTING TO GET LOW ON TREAD 195/50/15

ADVISE MIDDLE +REAR EXHAUST SECTIONS VERY BADLY CORRODED

Pass 17 Sep 2019 92,513 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing and limited damping effect. (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Beam axle corroded but not significantly weakened yet.

Pass 8 Sep 2018 83,028 miles

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

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

exhaust back box slightly corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2017 76,005 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre perish from inner side wall and it's in bad condition (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear wiper damage

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2017 76,005 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light both side (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre perish from inner side wall and it's in bad condition (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear wiper damage

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2016 69,901 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front tyre worn 3mm

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Sep 2015 64,706 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Wiper blade worn

Fail 16 Sep 2015 64,706 miles

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

Exhaust back box corroded

Nail in o/s/f tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Wiper blade worn

Pass 18 Sep 2014 58,326 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 50,063 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 48,202 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 HVJ is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HVJ, 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 HVJ registered?

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

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