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HG59 KOD

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

72,657 mi
Last recorded72,657 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG59 KOD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 72,657 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2024 64,900 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 58,816 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2022 47,981 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 44,615 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 43,884 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 43,884 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working bulb replaced (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 39,624 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2019 39,624 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2018 38,081 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside front inner cv boot clip slightly loose

offside front tyre perished edges

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2017 35,379 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2017 35,379 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp incorrect bulb fitted (1.1.A.3f)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2016 30,699 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

corrosion to rear exhaust box

nearside rear tyre worn outer edge

Fail 24 Oct 2016 30,699 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

corrosion to rear exhaust box

nearside rear tyre worn outer edge

Pass 27 Oct 2015 25,975 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)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 21,654 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 17,792 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust box slightly corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2012 14,642 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 KOD is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red 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 KOD, 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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HG59 KOD is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 October 2009.

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The MOT history for HG59 KOD shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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