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FG59 HBX

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,679 mi
Last recorded98,679 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG59 HBX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 98,679 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2026 98,679 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 94,520 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 90,757 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2024 90,757 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2023 86,269 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 78,046 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated and slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 71,167 miles

Offside Rear brake slight bind

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 67,000 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Between Centre Pipe And Backbox (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2020 66,999 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Between Centre Pipe And Backbox (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 63,821 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 60,840 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 60,840 miles

Offside Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 57,762 miles

Exhaust box corroded and flexible pipe damaged.

Front brake disc's worn and corroded.

Front brake pads wearing low.

Gearbox oil leak.

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

coil spring corroded Both rear. (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 52,263 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front. (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust flexible pipe damaged and box corroded.

Misting of oil around gearbox.

Rear coil springs corroded.

Fail 25 Oct 2016 52,223 miles

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front. (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust flexible pipe damaged and box corroded.

Misting of oil around gearbox.

Rear coil springs corroded.

Pass 16 Oct 2015 46,856 miles

Exhaust box corroded.

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 22 Oct 2014 39,738 miles

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

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

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)

all tyres cracking on sidewalls

Fail 22 Oct 2014 39,738 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside 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)

all tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 19 Oct 2013 33,178 miles

all tyres outer sidewalls showing very slight signs of cracking

n/s o/s front screen wiper blades starting to split at ends but still clearing screen at time of test

Pass 5 Oct 2012 27,069 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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FG59 HBX is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FG59 HBX, 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 FG59 HBX registered?

FG59 HBX is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 October 2009.

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