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LR59 HNC

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,047 mi
Last recorded82,047 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR59 HNC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 82,047 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 79,705 miles

Front wipers slow

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

Fail 28 Oct 2024 79,705 miles

Front wipers slow

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 77,492 miles

Front wipers slow

Fail 6 Nov 2023 77,492 miles

Front wipers slow

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 73,719 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear handbrake bracket broken

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 73,716 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear handbrake bracket broken

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 69,656 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2020 65,918 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 7 Nov 2020 65,918 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 61,652 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 61,652 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn top bush shock (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 89,533 miles

check replace brake fluid

Fail 9 Nov 2018 89,533 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

check replace brake fluid

Pass 18 Oct 2017 80,880 miles

exhaust system corroded

nearside font lower arm rear bush split but no movement at time of test.

slight oil loss

some insecurity of nearside handbrake cable

Pass 12 Nov 2016 45,081 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 12 Nov 2016 45,081 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 12 Oct 2015 38,715 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approximately 99% worn (3.5.1g)

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

exhaust system rear box corroded

nearside and offside rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 23 Oct 2014 32,690 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 26,163 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 21,339 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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LR59 HNC is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LR59 HNC, 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 LR59 HNC registered?

LR59 HNC is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 September 2009.

Is LR59 HNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR59 HNC shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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