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HV59 XOW

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

92,469 mi
Last recorded92,469 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 92,469 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges and worn to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges and worn to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 89,299 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear upper (5.3.2 (c))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jan 2025 89,260 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear upper (5.3.2 (c))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 81,592 miles

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear upper (5.3.2 (c))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 74,046 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear upper (5.3.2 (c))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 67,704 miles

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear upper (5.3.2 (c))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 67,700 miles

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear upper (5.3.2 (c))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 61,336 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 49,466 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both front shockabsorber upper cups corroded

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 17 Jun 2019 49,466 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both front shockabsorber upper cups corroded

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 31 May 2018 40,212 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Hand brake cable bracket broken.

Fail 31 May 2018 40,212 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Pipe flexi. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Hand brake cable bracket broken.

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

Rear Exhaust box corroded.

Pass 23 Jun 2017 31,845 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint leaking (7.1.2)

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

Fail 22 Jun 2017 31,843 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint leaking (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 22,250 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer in poor condition (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 14,035 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 14,035 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 12,529 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 9,816 miles

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 XOW is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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