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HY59 HDU

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

63,291 mi
Last recorded63,291 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 63,291 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 57,665 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 54,053 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 51,938 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general corrosion to suspension components

Pass 6 Sep 2021 51,597 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 51,160 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2020 51,160 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 50,113 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 50,112 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe broken (6.1.2 (a))

Handbrake travel high

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Noise from nearside rear brake when wheel rotated

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Sep 2018 47,795 miles

Exhaust heavily corroded

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

Handbrake efficiency only just met

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 44,363 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front wipers smearing

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2016 41,587 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 37,874 miles

Front Exhaust mount Broken

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Bald On edges

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Bald On Edges

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust Box Outer Skin Coming away

Pass 26 Aug 2014 35,347 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 35,347 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 29,620 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 29,620 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 23,422 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 23,422 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.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 HDU is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HDU, 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 HDU registered?

HY59 HDU is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 September 2009.

Is HY59 HDU safe to buy?

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