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HK58 FVU

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2018
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

99,994 mi
Last recorded99,994 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2017
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK58 FVU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2017 99,994 miles

Slight movement in o/s/f suspension top mount

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Feb 2017 99,994 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight movement in o/s/f suspension top mount

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 89,747 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes perished

exhaust system slightly corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2016 89,747 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front lower arm rear bushes perished

exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2015 83,550 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Spare tyre defective

age cracking to all lower arm bushes

age cracking to n/s/f tyre

exhaust corroded

minor leak of gases from exhaust

o/s/f tyre wearing heavily on inner edge

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 16 Jan 2015 83,550 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Spare tyre defective

age cracking to all lower arm bushes

age cracking to n/s/f tyre

exhaust corroded

minor leak of gases from exhaust

o/s/f tyre wearing heavily on inner edge

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 64,486 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

gearknob broken

Fail 3 Feb 2014 64,486 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

eml on

gearknob broken

Pass 26 Jan 2013 43,114 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front wiper blade split

Fail 26 Jan 2013 43,114 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front wiper blade split

Pass 8 Feb 2012 29,067 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 29,061 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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HK58 FVU is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 HK58 FVU, 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 HK58 FVU registered?

HK58 FVU is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 February 2009.

Is HK58 FVU safe to buy?

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