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HY59 HAU

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

57,901 mi
Last recorded57,901 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY59 HAU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 57,901 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 47,936 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2025 47,936 miles

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both - rear bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (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 Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 41,986 miles

Nearside Front arm inner bush peerishing

Offside Front inner bush perishing

Pass 16 Feb 2023 38,502 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2022 33,842 miles

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

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

exhaust flexi damaged

Pass 10 Mar 2021 28,873 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 27,715 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 25,771 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 19,774 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 16,833 miles

Exhaust rear silencer beginning to corrode

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 10,653 miles

Nearside Front Bald on outer edge

Pass 12 Aug 2015 6,899 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 6,220 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 5,450 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 4,250 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 HAU is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 HAU, 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 HAU registered?

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

Is HY59 HAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY59 HAU shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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