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HV59 OWW

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,324 mi
Last recorded73,324 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV59 OWW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 73,324 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

rear axle/beam corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2025 73,324 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

rear axle/beam corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2024 70,791 miles

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

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

rear axle/beam corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2023 66,726 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear beam rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower[rear bushes] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear beam bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s driveshaft oil seal leaking

Pass 1 Feb 2022 53,024 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear beam bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 53,022 miles

Exhaust system insecure front flexi insecure+bracket broken on front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear beam bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 46,742 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower[rear bushes] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear beam bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2021 46,739 miles

Exhaust system insecure flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower[rear bushes] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear beam bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust box rusty and clamp missing

Pass 14 Feb 2020 41,206 miles

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

Rear Exhaust shell corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2019 40,805 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear seat belts ()

Exhaust system corroded

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Front exhaust bracket broken

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2019 40,805 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear seat belts ()

Exhaust system corroded

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Front exhaust bracket broken

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 37,979 miles

Front brake pads starting to wear

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear exhaust tail box corroding

Pass 22 Sep 2017 35,726 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust starting to corrode

Fail 22 Sep 2017 35,726 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear exhaust starting to corrode

Pass 20 Sep 2016 32,721 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 30,637 miles

centre and rear exhaust corroded

oil filter corroded and leaking

Fail 12 Sep 2015 30,637 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

centre and rear exhaust corroded

oil filter corroded and leaking

Pass 13 Sep 2014 28,072 miles

REAR EXHAUST STARTING TO CORRODE

Pass 28 Sep 2013 22,445 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2013 22,445 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2012 15,272 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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 OWW is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OWW, 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 OWW registered?

HV59 OWW is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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