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HJ59 YLS

2009 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

82,501 mi
Last recorded82,501 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ59 YLS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 82,501 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Sep 2025 82,501 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 78,980 miles

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides and shocks corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

centre exhaust corroded

rear axle beam corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2024 78,980 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides and shocks corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

centre exhaust corroded

rear axle beam corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2023 71,272 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2022 61,184 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 54,713 miles

Coolant leak

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Plate cracked (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Axle rusty

Pass 1 Sep 2020 46,982 miles

Front top suspension mounts rusty.

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Axle rusty

Pass 3 Sep 2019 42,760 miles

Exhaust system rusty

General surface rust underneath vehicle

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight seepage from n/s driveshaft seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Radiator damp

Rear exhaust clamp deteriorated

Fail 3 Sep 2019 42,760 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Exhaust system rusty

General surface rust underneath vehicle

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight seepage from n/s driveshaft seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Radiator damp

Rear exhaust clamp deteriorated

Pass 11 Sep 2018 40,224 miles

Nearside Rear upper shock absorber bush deteriorated.

Rear exhaust clamp deteriorated

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated.

Seepage from radiator

Pass 30 Aug 2017 36,842 miles

Rear exhaust silencer and clamp deteriorated

Pass 5 Sep 2016 32,696 miles

Rear tyres perished

signs of coolant leak from radiator

Fail 5 Sep 2016 32,696 miles

Rear tyres perished

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

signs of coolant leak from radiator

Pass 3 Sep 2015 27,543 miles

rear exhaust silencer and bracket deteriorated

Pass 12 Sep 2014 22,865 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 13,901 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 10,407 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 YLS is a 2009 Ford Ka in Green 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 HJ59 YLS, 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 HJ59 YLS registered?

HJ59 YLS is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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