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HY59 PLJ

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

58,412 mi
Last recorded58,412 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 58,412 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2026 58,412 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 50,912 miles

exhaust system is corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2025 50,910 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system is corroded

Pass 2 May 2024 46,664 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 46,581 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 43,508 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 41,811 miles

Front exhaust bracket corroded and broken.

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Surface corrosion on underside of vehicle.

Fail 17 Jun 2021 41,809 miles

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

Front exhaust bracket corroded and broken.

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Surface corrosion on underside of vehicle.

Pass 24 Jun 2020 41,799 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 40,311 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre perished.

Surface corrosion on rear suspension beam.

Pass 19 May 2018 37,895 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 57,153 miles

N/S/R tyre perished.

Both front tyres perished.

Pass 26 Aug 2016 48,592 miles

Front wipers worn slightly.

Pass 26 Aug 2015 25,276 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 20,338 miles

Front brake pads worn.

Pass 7 Aug 2013 15,832 miles

N/S/F tyre slightly worn on outer edge.

N/S/F wiperblade slightly split.

Pass 8 Aug 2012 11,578 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 PLJ 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 83.3%.

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 PLJ, 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 PLJ registered?

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

Is HY59 PLJ safe to buy?

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