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HV59 WOU

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

81,043 mi
Last recorded81,043 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 81,043 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 78,309 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 75,477 miles

Rear WIPER BLADE RUBBER MISSING ?

Fail 28 Feb 2024 75,475 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached SILENCE CORRODED AND BLOWING , ALSO OUTER SKIN BADLY CORRODED (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning ONE BULB NOT WORKING ? (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear WIPER BLADE RUBBER MISSING ?

Pass 30 May 2023 69,818 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1 of 5 bulbs not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front brake discs are worn - replacement is recommended (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads are worn - replacement is recommended (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mounting bush is worn (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle beam is corroded

Fail 30 May 2023 69,818 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1 of 5 bulbs not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front brake discs are worn - replacement is recommended (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads are worn - replacement is recommended (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mounting bush is worn (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working new bulb fitted (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle beam is corroded

Pass 30 May 2022 63,217 miles

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

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

Fail 24 May 2022 63,217 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 59,776 miles

Offside Rear brake is binding slightly

Fail 11 Mar 2020 59,774 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake is binding slightly

Pass 28 Sep 2018 59,772 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 49,886 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

both front and both rear tyre valves perished

rear exhaust silencer clamp corroded through but silencer still attached and secure

Pass 28 Sep 2016 40,795 miles

both front tyres on legal limit of 1.6mm.

both rear tyres perishing.

tread depths: both front on 1.6mm, n/s/r on 3.5mm, o/s/r on 4mm.

tyre size: 175/65/14 82T.

Pass 30 Sep 2015 31,045 miles

REAR SILENCER CORRODED AND BLOWING SLIGHTLY

SLIGHT DISTORTION TO N/S/F WHEEL RIM

SLIGHT PERISHING TO REAR TYRE SIDEWALLS

TREAD DEPTHS; BOTH FRONT 4.0MM, BOTH REAR 5.0MM, 175/65/14 82T

Pass 16 Sep 2014 21,416 miles

both front wiper blades split at both ends.

tread depths: n/s/f on 2.5mm, o/s/f on 3mm, both rear on 5mm.

tyre size: 175/65/14 82T.

Pass 25 Sep 2013 9,087 miles

1) tyres 175 65 14 2) wheel trims fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2012 7,808 miles

Nail in offside rear 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 WOU is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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