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HG59 MDK

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

82,759 mi
Last recorded82,759 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG59 MDK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 82,759 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Light corrosion on axle and suspension components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 77,213 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 20 Jan 2025 77,205 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 75,306 miles

front exhaust mounting broken

suspect slightly exhaust leak

Fail 16 Jan 2024 75,304 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

front exhaust mounting broken

suspect slightly exhaust leak

Pass 24 Jan 2023 69,783 miles

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

baffles to rear exhaust

grease around n/s front inner cv gaiter

oil leak

Fail 24 Jan 2023 69,783 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center/front exhaust joint sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

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

baffles to rear exhaust

grease around n/s front inner cv gaiter

oil leak

Pass 23 Dec 2021 64,798 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres on 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Handbrake lever has minimal reserve travel.

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 62,720 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both rear coil springs corroding

slight leak to centre front exhaust joint

slight rattle to exhaust system

Fail 2 Dec 2020 62,717 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

both rear coil springs corroding

slight leak to centre front exhaust joint

slight rattle to exhaust system

Pass 4 Nov 2019 60,636 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 58,178 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 58,178 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 50,608 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2017 50,608 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) inappropriately repaired pad out of slide in caliper (3.5.1n)

front brake application uneven nearside slow 38% pad slipped out of caliper slider (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 43,139 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear back box outer skin deteriorating

Pass 2 Oct 2015 35,738 miles

Exhaust back box corroded.

Nearside Rear tyre has a nails

Pass 7 Oct 2014 28,932 miles

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

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)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 21,508 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 17,313 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 MDK is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MDK, 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 MDK registered?

HG59 MDK is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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