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HW59 GBY

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

9,442 mi
Last recorded9,442 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW59 GBY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2022 9,442 miles

exhaust system rust and deteriorated

Pass 7 Oct 2021 9,244 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 8,981 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

exhaust silencer rusty

Pass 2 Oct 2019 8,329 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust system rusty

Pass 3 Oct 2018 7,620 miles

silencer rusty

Pass 4 Oct 2017 6,759 miles

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 4 Oct 2016 5,873 miles

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 6 Oct 2015 4,868 miles

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

rear silencer rusty

Pass 7 Oct 2014 3,122 miles

front suspension top securing caps badly corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2014 3,122 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front suspension top securing caps badly corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2013 2,232 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 2,232 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 1,651 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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HW59 GBY is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 HW59 GBY, 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

How do I check the history of HW59 GBY?

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What year was HW59 GBY registered?

HW59 GBY is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 October 2009.

Is HW59 GBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW59 GBY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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