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LV59 HDO

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

96,245 mi
Last recorded96,245 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV59 HDO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 96,245 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

rear axle corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2026 96,245 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached box (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2025 88,853 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases poss sleeve, or manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Coil spring corroded both sides, (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front factory fitted engine trims and covers

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive poss gear box selector seal, (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear exhaust box and system very corroded

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

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable corroded (5.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 24 Mar 2025 88,853 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases poss sleeve, or manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Coil spring corroded both sides, (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front factory fitted engine trims and covers

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive poss gear box selector seal, (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear exhaust box and system very corroded

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

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable corroded (5.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 80,766 miles

Central Front hand brake lever very high

Front factory fitted engine trims and covers,

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall, 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear exhaust box corroded and clamp missing,

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable corroded (5.1.1 (a))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both sides, (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides, perished round side walls, (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Mar 2024 80,776 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Central Front hand brake lever very high

Front factory fitted engine trims and covers,

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall, 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear exhaust box corroded and clamp missing,

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable corroded (5.1.1 (a))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both sides, (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides, perished round side walls, (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 72,092 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2022 68,850 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 May 2022 68,839 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2021 68,256 miles

Front Exhaust, Flexi Section Deteriorated. No Leaks.

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre, Outer Shoulder Perishing & Cracking.

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre, Outer Shoulder Perishing.

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 17 Apr 2021 68,256 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust, Flexi Section Deteriorated. No Leaks.

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre, Outer Shoulder Perishing & Cracking.

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre, Outer Shoulder Perishing.

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 66,896 miles

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

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear axle beam corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2018 66,649 miles

ENGINE VERY NOISY

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight chip (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded/rusting

Fail 5 Jul 2018 66,649 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

ENGINE VERY NOISY

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

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

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight chip (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded/rusting

Pass 5 Jul 2017 62,393 miles

engine noisy

exhaust corroding/rusting

Pass 24 Jun 2016 56,520 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 51,324 miles

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 6 Jul 2015 51,324 miles

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 39,330 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

both front tyres wearing on edges

rear exhaust rusty

Fail 16 Jul 2014 39,291 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

both front tyres wearing on edges

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 12 Jul 2013 25,416 miles

N/S/R TYRE ON THE LEGAL LIMIT ON OUTER EDGE

Pass 13 Nov 2012 20,777 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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LV59 HDO is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LV59 HDO, 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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LV59 HDO is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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