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HJ59 YGU

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,386 mi
Last recorded99,386 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ59 YGU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 99,386 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front exhaust flexi deteriorating

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 23 Jul 2026 99,357 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front exhaust flexi deteriorating

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 8 Aug 2025 96,954 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2025 96,944 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 9 Aug 2024 92,333 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle has corrosion all over (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 88,135 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bold edges no cord showing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bold inner edge no cord showing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 5 Jun 2023 88,135 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Position lamp not working No rear side lights working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both rear coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bold edges no cord showing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bold inner edge no cord showing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 15 Jun 2022 84,128 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jun 2022 84,127 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake drum wet

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 80,465 miles

exhaust rusty

Fail 17 Jun 2021 80,465 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust rusty

Pass 16 Nov 2020 78,837 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2020 78,824 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 74,670 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2018 66,617 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 55,845 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 46,343 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 41,534 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 37,098 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 29,841 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 24,431 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 YGU is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HJ59 YGU, 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 YGU is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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