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HG59 JRV

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

98,927 mi
Last recorded98,927 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG59 JRV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 98,927 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened strut top washers corroded (both sides) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall kerb scuffed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective going cloudy,beam pattern only just legible (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective going cloudy, beam pattern only just legible (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Nov 2024 96,377 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2024 96,376 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective misting over (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective misting over (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 93,168 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2023 93,168 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 90,384 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2022 90,384 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush likely to become detached rear bump stop fallen off (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective starting to mist over (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective starting to mist over (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 87,985 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases very minor leak from front flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip right hand bottom corner (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 85,870 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from drive shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 85,870 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush likely to become detached rear bump stop fallen off (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from drive shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 83,531 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush slight play in top strut bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 80,243 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play in inner steering rack joint ()

Fail 5 Nov 2018 80,243 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play in inner steering rack joint ()

Pass 20 Nov 2017 76,109 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 68,699 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both side (2.5.A.1c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 59,417 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both side front (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 6 Nov 2015 59,417 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. both side (1.8)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both side front (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 51,304 miles

both side front top suspension mounts has slight lift

near side front wheel has small dent

near side rear bump stop insecure

Pass 14 Dec 2012 34,193 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 JRV is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 JRV, 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 JRV registered?

HG59 JRV is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 December 2009.

Is HG59 JRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG59 JRV shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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