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HV59 XOT

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

98,674 mi
Last recorded98,674 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 98,674 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2025 98,672 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 95,618 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside front and offside front tyre treads wearing low on inner edges

Pass 27 Sep 2023 92,016 miles

Both front tyre treads wearing lower on edges

Pass 23 Sep 2022 87,565 miles

Offside rear tyre badly perished

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

Exhaust corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2022 87,565 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside rear tyre badly perished

Nearside and offside front shock absorber top retaining cups badly corroded (attention ASAP)

Nearside and offside front shock absorber top retaining cups badly corroded (attention ASAP)

Pass 29 Sep 2021 83,843 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2021 83,839 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))

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

Washers require attention

Pass 7 Sep 2020 80,547 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 77,626 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Sep 2019 77,626 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Slight exhaust blow from rear joint

Pass 19 Sep 2018 73,552 miles

Both front tyre treads wearing low

Both rear suspension bump stops are detached

Exhaust badly corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside front shock absorber has a misting of oil

Pass 6 Sep 2017 69,635 miles

Exhaust corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2017 69,635 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 61,640 miles

both front suspension top mounting cups corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2015 51,899 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2014 38,830 miles

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

exhaust badly corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2013 26,905 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2013 26,905 miles

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2012 17,588 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear exhaust corroded

uneven wear and wearing low both front tyre treads

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 XOT is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver 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 XOT, 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 XOT registered?

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

Is HV59 XOT safe to buy?

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