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HV59 ORJ

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

70,965 mi
Last recorded70,965 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 70,965 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 67,474 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 66,697 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect fluid leak (5.3.2 (d))

Rear both tyres perished in areas

battery secured with polystyrene

Pass 20 Nov 2021 60,672 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 56,272 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slight corrosion on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slight corrosion on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation on inside of lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 50,278 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 47,352 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 45,769 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 43,073 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2016 43,073 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort hand brake (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 37,746 miles

Offside Rear Tyre wearing close to limit

Pass 22 Sep 2014 30,704 miles

nearside rear tyre on the limit

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 5 Sep 2013 23,504 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 19 Sep 2012 17,396 miles

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

Front exhaust joint leaking slightly

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

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 ORJ is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 ORJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HV59 ORJ registered?

HV59 ORJ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is HV59 ORJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV59 ORJ shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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