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HV59 HSL

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

113,611 mi
Last recorded113,611 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 113,611 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2024 109,347 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 102,199 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 85,785 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 71,513 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 67,626 miles

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

rear axel heavy corrosion around spring mounts

rear box outer skin rotten

Fail 11 Nov 2020 67,626 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

rear axel heavy corrosion around spring mounts

rear box outer skin rotten

Pass 13 Nov 2019 65,109 miles

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leaking above gearbox nearside of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer joint has a minor leak + rear silencer outer skin corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt child seat incorrectly fitted ()

Fail 13 Nov 2019 65,108 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened top mount retaining washer excessively corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached top mount retaining washer excessively corroded (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leaking above gearbox nearside of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer joint has a minor leak + rear silencer outer skin corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt child seat incorrectly fitted ()

Pass 20 Nov 2018 61,982 miles

rear axle and trailing arms corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2018 61,982 miles

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both rears tread splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear axle and trailing arms corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2017 58,565 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 54,687 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 49,538 miles

Rear silencer casing breaking up

Removed items from rear view mirror

Pass 20 Aug 2014 44,533 miles

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

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

rear exhaust deteriating

Pass 23 Sep 2013 39,394 miles

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

rear exhaust system deteriated

Pass 29 Aug 2012 32,932 miles

Front brake discs pitted

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 HSL is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HSL, 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 HSL registered?

HV59 HSL is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 September 2009.

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