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HG59 EYT

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

50,152 mi
Last recorded50,152 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG59 EYT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 50,152 miles

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

rear axle beam corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2025 48,245 miles

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

Rear axle beam corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2025 48,242 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front + rear (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear axle beam corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2024 45,776 miles

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

Rear axle beam corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2024 45,772 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear axle beam corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2023 42,864 miles

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

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

n/s front inner cv gaiter leaking grease slightly

Fail 7 Mar 2023 42,861 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

n/s front inner cv gaiter leaking grease slightly

Pass 9 Mar 2022 39,621 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases And corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Top retaining plates (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Beam axle corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2022 39,617 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases And corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Top retaining plates (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Beam axle corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2021 35,937 miles

Both front shock top retaining plate's heavily corroded

exhaust corroded (rear)

Fail 8 Mar 2021 35,937 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Both front shock top retaining plate's heavily corroded

exhaust corroded (rear)

Pass 6 Mar 2020 32,728 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2019 29,723 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes slight perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner cv gaiter has slight damp of oil

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

exhaust box end slight corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2019 29,723 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes slight perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner cv gaiter has slight damp of oil

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

exhaust box end slight corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2018 26,949 miles

Offside Front tyre perished & cracked

Offside Rear tyre perished & cracked

Pass 7 Feb 2017 24,014 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 24,014 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 21,102 miles

coolant leak

Fail 1 Feb 2016 21,101 miles

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

coolant leak

Pass 6 Feb 2015 17,737 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 14,541 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 11,965 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 11,948 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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HG59 EYT is a 2009 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 HG59 EYT, 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 HG59 EYT registered?

HG59 EYT is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 October 2009.

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