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LR59 HSY

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,655 mi
Last recorded97,655 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR59 HSY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 97,655 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear lowers,spring bases/axle corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2025 92,242 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

rear axle corroded / lower spring bases

Pass 11 Apr 2024 86,845 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

rear axle and lower spring bases corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2024 86,845 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

rear axle and lower spring bases corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2023 83,041 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2023 83,034 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 77,534 miles

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust system deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2022 77,531 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside 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))

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust system deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2021 71,867 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 61,731 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ONLY JUST LEGAL

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

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

exhaust rear silencer in poor condtion

Pass 18 Apr 2019 54,203 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 54,203 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake insecure brake calliper pin locking device missing (R clip) (1.1.21 (c))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 48,362 miles

Front Very minor blow manifold/catylitic convertor/joint area ( structure is sound)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust back box outerskin deteriorating (Still serviceable )

Pass 8 Aug 2017 37,666 miles

exhaust back box slight corroding /deterioration.

Pass 16 Aug 2016 26,320 miles

Nearside Front and both rear tyres surface cracking outer edge poor no cords/ply exposed at time of test

Rear exhaust back box slight corroding

Fail 15 Aug 2016 26,320 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front and both rear tyres surface cracking outer edge poor no cords/ply exposed at time of test

Rear exhaust back box slight corroding

Pass 18 Aug 2015 14,179 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 13,639 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 12,716 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 10,854 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 HSY is a 2009 Ford Ka in White 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 LR59 HSY, 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 HSY registered?

LR59 HSY is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 September 2009.

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