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FP59 HAU

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,840 mi
Last recorded77,840 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP59 HAU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 77,840 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rear both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning nsr (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2026 77,840 miles

Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rear both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2025 75,085 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2025 75,085 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 72,155 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2024 72,153 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 70,476 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2023 70,416 miles

Emissions unable to be completed oil filler cap missing and oil level to high (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

oil filler cap missing

Pass 4 Apr 2022 65,911 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 65,764 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175 65 R14 82T (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2021 65,764 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175 65 R14 82T (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 63,108 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2019 63,108 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 52,553 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 52,553 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 41,945 miles

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)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 34,604 miles

both rear tyres worn low [ 2.5 mmm ] approx [ 175/65/14/82H ]

Pass 10 Nov 2015 28,572 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Stone chip (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 23,231 miles

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

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)

exhaust backbox starting to fall apart

Pass 15 Nov 2013 17,772 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 12,768 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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FP59 HAU is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue 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 FP59 HAU, 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 FP59 HAU registered?

FP59 HAU is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 November 2009.

Is FP59 HAU safe to buy?

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