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HY59 GXF

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

97,226 mi
Last recorded97,226 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY59 GXF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 97,226 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 94,549 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 91,116 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 87,965 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 85,692 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 83,988 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 83,988 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 27 Feb 2021 83,837 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached bush (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside drive shaft seal weeping

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

exhaust front clamp broken

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2020 81,219 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 78,457 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 72,195 miles

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)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 67,471 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 64,226 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened mounting (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened mounting (2.4.G.1)

Rear exhaust clamp missing but, system still adequately supported at this time

Rear exhaust system corroded and in poor condition

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Aug 2016 64,226 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened mounting (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened mounting (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Rear exhaust clamp missing but, system still adequately supported at this time

Rear exhaust system corroded and in poor condition

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 57,659 miles

both rear tyres ageing

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2014 50,055 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 42,070 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2012 28,994 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 28,994 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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 GXF is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GXF, 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 HY59 GXF registered?

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

Is HY59 GXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY59 GXF shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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