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HG59 SZP

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,362 mi
Last recorded67,362 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 67,362 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2024 67,345 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached top mount (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached top mount (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 58,025 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 51,407 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 51,358 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 51,357 miles

Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 43,443 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 43,441 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn nearside and offside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 38,639 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Feb 2020 38,637 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 33,445 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 29,798 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 27,440 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 24,589 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 21,819 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 16,066 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 SZP is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 SZP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HG59 SZP registered?

HG59 SZP is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 December 2009.

Is HG59 SZP safe to buy?

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