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HY59 POU

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,919 mi
Last recorded96,919 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY59 POU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 96,919 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear axle corroded at nearside and offside spring platforms

Fail 21 Apr 2026 96,917 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear axle corroded at nearside and offside spring platforms

Pass 28 Apr 2025 95,133 miles

Front exhaust support broken

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre and cracked in tread ()

Fail 28 Apr 2025 95,131 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre and cracked in tread ()

Pass 7 May 2024 90,424 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread and nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2023 85,071 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 81,833 miles
Fail 9 May 2022 81,833 miles

Offside Front Brake insecure brake caliper retaining pin insecure (1.1.21 (c))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 77,346 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2020 74,005 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 67,673 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 67,672 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65R14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre worn to limit.

Pass 11 May 2018 61,936 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 57,368 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 57,368 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 47,513 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 42,549 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 38,130 miles

n/s body sill damaged

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2013 33,067 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 28,840 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 POU is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 POU, 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 POU registered?

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

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