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HV59 ZHT

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

92,100 mi
Last recorded92,100 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 92,100 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 90,887 miles

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

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

front pads wearing low and binding

Pass 16 Feb 2024 86,072 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2024 86,071 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber perished (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 80,918 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear brake imbalance 30% offside brake lagging (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 76,717 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 74,835 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 72,412 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 68,731 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 65,605 miles

Rear exhaust box is in a poor condition

Pass 30 May 2017 57,232 miles

Rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 3 Jun 2016 48,142 miles

non-obligatory mirror glass cracked

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 1 Jun 2015 37,988 miles

Both front tyre worn on edges

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre age cracked

Pass 11 Jun 2014 33,126 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 31,867 miles

Rear exhaust deteriorating

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 18 Sep 2013 31,867 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside rear tyre perishing

Rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 23 Sep 2012 25,788 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2012 25,788 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 ZHT is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ZHT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HV59 ZHT registered?

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

Is HV59 ZHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV59 ZHT shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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