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HV59 HLK

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

81,602 mi
Last recorded81,602 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV59 HLK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 81,602 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

aims poor

rear beam axle very rusty

swivel boots perished and small splits

Pass 16 Jul 2025 78,525 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

aims slightly faded

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 2 Jul 2024 74,295 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

aims slightly faded

rear axle very rusty

small splits on swivel boots and perished

Pass 20 Jul 2023 71,326 miles

rear axle very rusty!

swivel boots perished

Pass 7 Jul 2022 68,295 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2022 68,295 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2021 66,181 miles

small splits on antiroll link boots

swivel boots perished

Fail 30 Jun 2021 66,181 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

small splits on antiroll link boots

swivel boots perished

wipers in a poor condition

Pass 28 Jul 2020 64,022 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 59,872 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 59,872 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 52,918 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 52,797 miles

Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light (4.6.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 46,662 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 23 Aug 2017 46,657 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 30 Aug 2016 39,999 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 35,812 miles

Rear part of exhaust (rear silencer) Slightly corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2013 29,964 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 27,300 miles

rear exhaust rusty

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 HLK is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 HLK, 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 HLK registered?

HV59 HLK is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 September 2009.

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