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HG59 EZW

2009 Ford Ka

Brown Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

132,248 mi
Last recorded132,248 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG59 EZW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 132,248 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 122,038 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2023 108,249 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2023 108,249 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2023 100,148 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 91,580 miles

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

exhaust system is corroded and flexi is deteriorated

Pass 3 Nov 2020 80,549 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre wont repair ()

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))

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2019 71,777 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 66,509 miles

DAMAGE PRESENT TO OFFSIDE OF VEHICLE NO JAGGED EDGES .......

Pass 16 Mar 2018 61,196 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 54,064 miles

Exhaust rear section corroded

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

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked

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

Radiator leaking

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 3 Mar 2017 54,064 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust rear section corroded

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

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked

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

Radiator leaking

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 41,458 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 41,458 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both front (1.8)

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

Fail 7 Oct 2014 34,210 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 34,210 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 30,915 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 21,091 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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HG59 EZW is a 2009 Ford Ka in Brown with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EZW, 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 EZW registered?

HG59 EZW is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 October 2009.

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