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FN59 HCU

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,680 mi
Last recorded113,680 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN59 HCU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 113,680 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2026 113,676 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2025 105,512 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2025 105,512 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 96,725 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2024 96,723 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust broken (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 87,930 miles

Front Exhaust flexible section deteriorating

Nearside Parking brake performance poor

Rear axle beam corroded but not considered excessive

Fail 24 Mar 2023 87,928 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust flexible section deteriorating

Nearside Parking brake performance poor

Rear axle beam corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 22 Mar 2022 76,866 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 76,866 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 71,298 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 71,297 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 May 2019 67,651 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 May 2018 64,260 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 61,183 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65/14 T (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 57,473 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 54,874 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 54,874 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)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 39,344 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 28,758 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 22,779 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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FN59 HCU 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 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 FN59 HCU, 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 FN59 HCU registered?

FN59 HCU is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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