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MT59 HKC

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

64,865 mi
Last recorded64,865 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT59 HKC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 64,865 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2025 63,841 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 13 Jan 2025 63,813 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 100,677 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 59,033 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 57,426 miles

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

sump corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2020 53,823 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 51,861 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 48,115 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 48,114 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 41,657 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 33,783 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 28,654 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2015 28,654 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2014 22,508 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2013 16,414 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 11,578 miles

Nearside rear tyre outer side wall deteriorated

Rear exhaust box corroded

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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MT59 HKC 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 MT59 HKC, 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 MT59 HKC registered?

MT59 HKC is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 December 2009.

Is MT59 HKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT59 HKC 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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