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HV59 DJE

2009 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

87,167 mi
Last recorded87,167 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV59 DJE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 87,167 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front fog light not working

Fail 20 Feb 2025 87,108 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front fog light not working

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 82,631 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases but it passed the cat test so a pass and advise on the day (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 79,709 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 78,084 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 75,689 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2020 72,322 miles

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

Front flexi pipe deteriorated

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 68,053 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also Worn Slight On Outer Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Feb 2019 68,049 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also Worn On Inner And Outer Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also Worn Slight On Outer Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 66,473 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 66,473 miles

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

offside hand brake cable showing corrosion

Pass 17 Aug 2017 59,064 miles

NEARSIDE HAND BRAKE PERFORMANCE SLIGHTLY LOW

SIGNS OF CORROSION TO REAR SUSPENSION H -FRAME

SIGNS OF SURFACE CORROSION TO REAR BOX AND TAIL

Fail 17 Aug 2017 59,064 miles

NEARSIDE HAND BRAKE PERFORMANCE SLIGHTLY LOW

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

SIGNS OF CORROSION TO REAR SUSPENSION H -FRAME

SIGNS OF SURFACE CORROSION TO REAR BOX AND TAIL

Pass 10 Aug 2016 48,736 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 37,772 miles

Both front tyres have wear to inner and outer edges of tread

Corrosion to rear exhaust hangers and clamps

Pass 28 Aug 2014 28,073 miles

both rear tyres perished

Fail 14 Oct 2013 20,730 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

damage to n/s body panels

slight damage to o/s/r tyre wall

Pass 14 Oct 2013 20,730 miles

damage to n/s body panels

slight damage to o/s/r tyre wall

Fail 18 Sep 2012 15,592 miles

Advise corrosion and wear on front brake discs

Advise wear on edges of nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 15,592 miles

Advise corrosion and wear on front brake discs

Advise wear on edges of nearside front tyre

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 DJE is a 2009 Ford Ka in Green 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 HV59 DJE, 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 DJE registered?

HV59 DJE is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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