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HY59 GYT

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

95,168 mi
Last recorded95,168 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 95,168 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2025 93,192 miles

Corrosion to rear axle

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

Fail 30 May 2025 93,192 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Corrosion to rear axle

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 90,573 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear axle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 6 Jun 2023 89,636 miles

Nearside Front headlight faded

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front headlight faded

Rear axle rusty

Pass 12 May 2022 88,932 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 86,182 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 85,269 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 85,268 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear parking brake very poor

Pass 23 Aug 2019 83,057 miles

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 77,718 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges

rear axle corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2017 69,487 miles

Nearside Front balljoint dust cover perished

both rear coil springs corroded

centre exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2016 62,270 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 56,346 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 45,145 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

back box heavilly corroded

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 3 Aug 2013 36,284 miles

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

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

back box corroded

both rear tyres cracking

nails in nearside rear tyre

nearside front wiper blade split

slight binding offside rear brake

Pass 18 Aug 2012 24,809 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 GYT is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 GYT, 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 GYT registered?

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

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