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HV59 XMT

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

76,929 mi
Last recorded76,929 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 76,929 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 75,761 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 74,041 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 70,154 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 67,485 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Nearside Front fog lamp not working .

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 64,332 miles

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

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

Parking brake performance just me requirements (18%)

Pass 5 Jul 2019 61,488 miles

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

Nearside Front small split to bottom ball joint dust cover, still preventing ingress of dirt

Nearside Rear Brake binding when rotated by hand.

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

Offside Front Non-obligatory front fog lamp not working.

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

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

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

exhaust clamp missing at front, not likely to fall off.

Fail 5 Jul 2019 61,488 miles

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

Nearside Front small split to bottom ball joint dust cover, still preventing ingress of dirt

Nearside Rear Brake binding when rotated by hand.

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

Offside Front Non-obligatory front fog lamp not working.

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

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

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

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

exhaust clamp missing at front, not likely to fall off.

Pass 4 Jul 2018 57,729 miles

Nearside Rear Brake slightly binding , felt by hand.

Fail 3 Jul 2018 57,729 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake slightly binding , felt by hand.

Pass 28 Jun 2017 52,651 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake slightly binding, felt by hand.

Pass 6 Jul 2016 48,832 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel tight to turn by hand

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 6 Jul 2016 48,832 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel tight to turn by hand

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2015 43,228 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

frt exh flexi section deteriorated and rear silencer section corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2015 43,228 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

frt exh flexi section deteriorated and rear silencer section corroded

osr brakelight fitted incorrectly or wrong bulb fitted,working but dull compared to ns

osr parkbrake cable weak/corroded

osr tyre valve badly perished

Pass 20 Mar 2014 39,480 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2014 39,480 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

exhaust corroded

offside rear wheel stiff to rotate

Pass 20 Sep 2013 36,440 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 30,798 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2012 30,798 miles

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

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

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 XMT is a 2009 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XMT, 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 XMT registered?

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

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