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HV59 HMD

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

115,480 mi
Last recorded115,480 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV59 HMD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 115,480 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

offside rear foot and handbrake efficiency effective but on limit

Pass 2 Sep 2024 111,174 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2024 111,174 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 110,229 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2023 110,229 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 107,405 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output light output poor but visible pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm - worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear bump stop detached

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output light output poor but visible pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm - bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Sep 2022 107,405 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output light output poor but visible pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm - worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear bump stop detached

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output light output poor but visible pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm - bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 103,236 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

bad noise gearbox - poss release bearing/clutch

Fail 17 Sep 2021 103,236 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced polished to get pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced polished to get pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

bad noise gearbox - poss release bearing/clutch

Pass 29 Sep 2020 99,396 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 97,357 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

rear box outer casing corroded - no leaks

slight exhaust leak rear joint - rear clamp corroded/broken

Pass 25 Sep 2018 95,374 miles

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

rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2017 92,202 miles

front exhaust flexi joint broken - no leaks

rear exhaust box outer casing badly corroded - no leaks

rear exhaust clamp badly corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2017 92,202 miles

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

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

front exhaust flexi joint broken - no leaks

rear exhaust box outer casing badly corroded - no leaks

rear exhaust clamp badly corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2016 84,571 miles

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust very corroded - no leaks

slight leak exhaust rear joint

Pass 14 Sep 2015 72,247 miles

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

rear silencer starting to deteriate

Pass 10 Sep 2014 61,397 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust slight rusty deteriating

Pass 20 Sep 2013 49,948 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 38,895 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 HMD is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue 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 HMD, 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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HV59 HMD is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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