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HV59 HMX

2009 Ford Ka

Brown Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

90,423 mi
Last recorded90,423 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV59 HMX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 90,423 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside including spring couplings (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Nearside and Offside by indicator operation (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 27 Oct 2025 90,423 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside including spring couplings (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Nearside and Offside by indicator operation (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 78,989 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 73,884 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 11 Oct 2023 73,884 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

slight oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2022 110,576 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre non repairable area ()

Fail 12 Oct 2022 110,576 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre non repairable area ()

Pass 18 Oct 2021 63,197 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge has edge wear and is close to the limit, perished ,and in poor condition (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 59,655 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 56,846 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat to middle pipe joint also front exhaust brkt in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

exhaust back box in very poor condition

Fail 27 Sep 2019 56,842 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat to middle pipe joint also front exhaust brkt in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

exhaust back box in very poor condition

Pass 1 Oct 2018 53,224 miles

exhaust back box in poor condition

Fail 1 Oct 2018 53,224 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

exhaust back box in poor condition

Pass 29 Sep 2017 49,105 miles

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 29 Sep 2017 49,105 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Oct 2016 45,061 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)

front exhaust felxi-pipe in poor condition

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 5 Oct 2016 45,060 miles

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

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)

front exhaust felxi-pipe in poor condition

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 1 Oct 2015 40,500 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre perishing

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 1 Oct 2014 36,841 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

coolant level on min.

offside rear tyre cracking on sidewall.

Pass 1 Oct 2013 31,481 miles

front wiper blades not clearing the windscreen efficently

Fail 30 Sep 2013 314,814 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front wiper blades not clearing the windscreen efficently

Fail 1 Oct 2012 26,480 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front wiper blades not clearing the windscreen efficently

Pass 1 Oct 2012 26,480 miles

front wiper blades not clearing the windscreen efficently

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 HMX is a 2009 Ford Ka in Brown with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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

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