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HG59 KMY

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2022
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

31,010 mi
Last recorded31,010 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2021
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG59 KMY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2021 31,010 miles

under side components showing general corrosion

Fail 18 Jan 2021 31,007 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

exhaust system very heavily corroded / back box outer casing split / flaking

rear axle corroded

rear tyres cracked / perished on edges / n/s/r being worst of two / advise to replace 195 / 50 / 15

under side components showing general corrosion

Pass 6 Feb 2020 27,703 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 24,462 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front bolt missing from securing bar

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

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

clutch fluid reservoir insecure

Pass 18 Apr 2018 21,813 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

clutch reservoir insecure

Fail 18 Apr 2018 21,814 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

clutch reservoir insecure

Pass 15 Feb 2017 21,043 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 19,717 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 18,580 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 14,747 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

wheel alignment required

Fail 11 Feb 2014 14,747 miles

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

Coolant leak

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

wheel alignment required

Pass 21 Feb 2013 11,800 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 KMY is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KMY, 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 KMY registered?

HG59 KMY is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 October 2009.

Is HG59 KMY safe to buy?

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