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HV59 WME

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

66,181 mi
Last recorded66,181 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 66,181 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 54,497 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 48,483 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 45,564 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 43,120 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 41,433 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 40,522 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 39,920 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear silencer corroded.

Pass 19 Sep 2017 37,610 miles

rear silencer corroded.

Pass 17 Sep 2016 32,468 miles

Battery not fitted properly, slightly insecure, benefit given.

Exhaust back box corroded and front flex torn but not leaking.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn 2mm on inner and outer edge as well as splits withing the tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn 2mm on outer edge and split withing the tread. No cords on show (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn 2mm on inner and outer edges and splits in tread but no cords on show (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 32,077 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

rear exhaust badly corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2014 30,991 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 26,398 miles

Front wiper blades split

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

Fail 26 Sep 2013 26,398 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Front wiper blades split

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 20,163 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

some surface corrosion/pitting to front discs

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 WME is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 WME, 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 WME registered?

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

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