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HJ59 YAV

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

96,521 mi
Last recorded96,521 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ59 YAV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 96,521 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 93,815 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2024 93,810 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 89,963 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 85,912 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 85,164 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 83,456 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 79,003 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect leaking slightly (5.3.2 (b))

rear axle corroded in places

Pass 11 Sep 2018 74,877 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

both rear coil springs starting to corrode at bottom

some surface corrosion to rear axle

Pass 6 Sep 2017 66,642 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 56,116 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system deteriorated (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Sep 2016 56,116 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system deteriorated (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 46,760 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside front wiper blade slightly split

Pass 26 Sep 2014 39,092 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Sep 2013 28,479 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 7 Sep 2012 22,617 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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HJ59 YAV is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HJ59 YAV, 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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HJ59 YAV is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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