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HV59 XPJ

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,174 mi
Last recorded87,174 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV59 XPJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 87,174 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2025 81,988 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 70,054 miles

exhaust system very rusty

Fail 4 Jul 2024 70,043 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing very rusty (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust system very rusty

Pass 3 Aug 2023 68,920 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing starting to corrode (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing starting to corrode (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 67,141 miles

Long handbrake travel

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2022 67,141 miles

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp light too bright (4.2.3 (c))

Long handbrake travel

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 64,778 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 62,341 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail box rusty & slight leak ... also front pipe mounting rusty (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 57,812 miles

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

rear exhaust rusty

Fail 27 Sep 2019 57,802 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached top safety retainer rusted out both sides (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective blade insecure (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 7 Sep 2018 50,765 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded at the base (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded at the base (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust silencer slightly corroded

signs of oil around n/s inner cv boot

Pass 28 Sep 2017 45,150 miles

Front Upper shock top mounts rusty

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear exhaust tail box rusty

oil / fluid leak in engine bay

Fail 26 Sep 2017 45,114 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak rusted out (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp missing & slight blow (7.1.1)

Front Upper shock top mounts rusty

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear exhaust tail box rusty

oil / fluid leak in engine bay

Pass 28 Sep 2016 37,932 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust deteriorated

Rear exhaust clamp missing but still secure

Fail 23 Sep 2016 37,917 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust deteriorated

Rear exhaust clamp missing but still secure

Pass 24 Sep 2015 31,379 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 26,528 miles

rear silencer corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2014 26,471 miles

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

near side rear wheel bearing not checked

rear silencer corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2013 20,276 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 13,196 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 XPJ is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XPJ, 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 XPJ registered?

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

Is HV59 XPJ safe to buy?

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