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LV59 HFY

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

57,165 mi
Last recorded57,165 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV59 HFY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 57,165 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 53,879 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear slight cracking 155/65/14

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 50,060 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

N/S/rear tyre deteriorated .

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 44,722 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2021 40,869 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 37,558 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Several cuts to outer side wall.. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 37,558 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Several cuts to outer side wall.. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 34,891 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

exhaust rear box slight deteriorated

Pass 29 Oct 2018 31,729 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 27,857 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 24,610 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 24,537 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 21,489 miles

Nearside Front Nearside front tyre wearing on outer shoulder.

Fail 23 Oct 2014 16,699 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 16,699 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 12,210 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 9,107 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 HFY is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HFY, 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 LV59 HFY registered?

LV59 HFY is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 October 2009.

Is LV59 HFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV59 HFY shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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