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HV59 DFZ

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,403 mi
Last recorded72,403 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV59 DFZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2024 72,403 miles

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2023 71,298 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

Rear axle beam slightly corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2022 68,794 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2022 68,788 miles

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 66,984 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Top retaining cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive General area surrounding drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust back box outer skin corroding away

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Reading at 3/4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Top retaining cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine, around sump/crank pulley (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2021 66,984 miles

Brake performance not tested O/S/R valve stem completely split and leaked all air from the tyre. (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged Upon inspection of cracks, the valve completely split and leaked all air from the tyre. (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Top retaining cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive General area surrounding drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust back box outer skin corroding away

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Reading at 3/4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Top retaining cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine, around sump/crank pulley (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated The valve completely split and leaked all air from the tyre. (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 66,579 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 66,579 miles

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 23 May 2019 62,637 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 55,940 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 50,832 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer deteriorated (7.1.2)

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

Fail 26 May 2017 50,832 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer deteriorated (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 May 2016 43,544 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 37,829 miles

engine breather pipe split

engine slight oil leak

Pass 21 May 2014 32,365 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 26,114 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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HV59 DFZ 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 75%.

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 HV59 DFZ, 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 HV59 DFZ registered?

HV59 DFZ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 September 2009.

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