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FP59 HVE

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

54,058 mi
Last recorded54,058 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP59 HVE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 54,058 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear axel corroded

central and rear exhaust corroded

Fail 2 Feb 2026 54,057 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear axel corroded

central and rear exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2025 51,544 miles

Central exhaust system corroded

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front door mirror glass slight damage (visibility still acceptable to rear)

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

Rear axel corroded

Rear exhaust system corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2025 51,543 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Central exhaust system corroded

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front door mirror glass slight damage (visibility still acceptable to rear)

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

Rear axel corroded

Rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2024 49,421 miles

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

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

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

Rear axel corroded

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2023 48,690 miles

Central exhaust

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

both rear lower arms corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2022 47,616 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 47,615 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 46,185 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 43,069 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 22 Jan 2020 43,069 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 40,078 miles

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

Front both front brake discs worn

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

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2018 35,353 miles

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2017 33,129 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged door ()

Pass 22 Jan 2016 30,164 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 28,818 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)

o/s and n/s/ front tyres perishing on outer sidewalls (strong advise)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 26,887 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 26,887 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 18,727 miles

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

n/s/r tyre has nail (puncture) in outer elbow and is not repairable and may have cased damage to inside of tyre wall. Also it is cracked around the full circumferece of the tyre tread pattern.

Fail 29 Nov 2012 18,727 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s/r tyre has nail (puncture) in outer elbow and is not repairable and may have cased damage to inside of tyre wall. Also it is cracked around the full circumferece of the tyre tread pattern.

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 HVE is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HVE, 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 HVE registered?

FP59 HVE is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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