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HY59 GWF

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

38,950 mi
Last recorded38,950 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY59 GWF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 38,950 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 37,329 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Aug 2024 37,329 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition Silencer (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 35,597 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2023 35,592 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 33,783 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Four Tyres. Change Soon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 31,629 miles

osf tyre perrished

Fail 13 Aug 2021 31,628 miles

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

osf tyre perrished

Pass 17 Aug 2020 30,066 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 28,064 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 25,479 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 23,201 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 20,591 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 14 Aug 2015 17,651 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 17,651 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 14,965 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 12,469 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 9,736 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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HY59 GWF is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HY59 GWF, 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 HY59 GWF registered?

HY59 GWF is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is HY59 GWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY59 GWF shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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