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LR59 HSJ

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,637 mi
Last recorded100,637 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 100,637 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 97,890 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 95,056 miles

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

speedometer dash light bulb cover missing

Fail 1 Feb 2021 95,056 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

speedometer dash light bulb cover missing

Pass 29 Jan 2020 88,281 miles

Rear box exhaust slight deteriorated outer skin

Fail 29 Jan 2020 88,280 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear box exhaust slight deteriorated outer skin

Pass 29 Jan 2019 76,313 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust bot slight deteriorated outer skin

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Not over 40mm outside zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 69,098 miles

Rear box exhaust slight deteriorated outer skin

Pass 25 Jan 2017 61,606 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 56,342 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 56,342 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 41,611 miles

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

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 26 Feb 2014 40,120 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 30,826 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 30,713 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 20 Sep 2012 30,713 miles

rear exhaust box deteriorating

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 HSJ is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 LR59 HSJ, 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 HSJ registered?

LR59 HSJ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 September 2009.

Is LR59 HSJ safe to buy?

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