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HN59 SJU

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

79,411 mi
Last recorded79,411 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN59 SJU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 79,411 miles

Exhaust flexy pipe deteriorated

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2025 79,411 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall cracking 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust flexy pipe deteriorated

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2024 74,619 miles

rear silencer corroded

heavy corrosion to rear suspension components

Pass 23 Sep 2023 70,643 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2023 70,643 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective front mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2022 66,815 miles

rear silencer deteriorated and outer skin badly corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2022 66,815 miles

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

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

rear silencer deteriorated and outer skin badly corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2021 62,440 miles

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Rear silencer clamp missing but no exhaust leak

Pass 30 Oct 2020 60,258 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

rear silencer skin corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2020 60,256 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

rear silencer skin corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2019 57,056 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (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 9 Nov 2018 52,058 miles

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

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 9 Nov 2018 52,058 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 16 Nov 2017 47,288 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

front suspension struts top mounts corroding

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 16 Nov 2017 47,288 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage offside rear light lens damaged (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator obscured more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Offside Front Direction indicator obscured more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

front suspension struts top mounts corroding

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 8 Nov 2016 43,220 miles

nearside & offside front suspension struts top mounts corroding

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 14 Nov 2015 39,888 miles

both rear tyres worn close to tread wear indicators & perishing slightly

offside rear service & parking brake efforts slightly low

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 1 Nov 2014 35,153 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner tread

rear silencer deterating

Pass 9 Nov 2013 30,267 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 16 Nov 2012 24,484 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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HN59 SJU is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HN59 SJU, 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 HN59 SJU registered?

HN59 SJU is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 November 2009.

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