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HV59 UYF

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

59,543 mi
Last recorded59,543 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV59 UYF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 59,543 miles
Fail 11 May 2026 59,543 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2025 55,338 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2025 55,338 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 54,076 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 51,902 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2023 51,893 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 49,394 miles

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2022 49,394 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2021 48,008 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2020 46,368 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension axle beam/cross member corroded but not seriously weakened

Rear section of exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 15 Jun 2019 42,945 miles

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

Rear Axle beam corroded at coil spring base areas

Rear Section of exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 9 Jun 2018 40,436 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced axle beam/cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 37,770 miles

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

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Rear tyre getting low on tread 3mm

Rear section of exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 30 Jul 2016 35,050 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box corroded (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Jul 2016 35,050 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose slider retaining clip (3.5.1j)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 30,274 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 19,561 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 15,194 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Sep 2013 15,194 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2012 11,639 miles

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

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 UYF is a 2009 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 UYF, 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 UYF registered?

HV59 UYF is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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