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SH59 HLP

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

93,074 mi
Last recorded93,074 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH59 HLP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2024 93,074 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NSR/OSR (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded NSR/OSR/NSF (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

UNDER SIDE STARTING TO CORRODE IN PLACES INC REAR AXEL

Fail 9 Aug 2024 93,061 miles

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

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords OSF/OSR ON OUTER SIDE WALLS (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NSR/OSR (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded NSR/OSR/NSF (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

UNDER SIDE STARTING TO CORRODE IN PLACES INC REAR AXEL

Pass 2 Aug 2023 85,773 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NSR/OSR (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded NSR/OSR/NSF (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front SHOK ABSORBER CORRODED

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH SPLITING NO PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jul 2023 85,691 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NSR/OSR (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded NSR/OSR/NSF (5.3.1 (b) (i))

EXHAUST CORRODED

Nearside Front SHOK ABSORBER CORRODED

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH SPLITING NO PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 81,477 miles

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

superficial corrosion on underside suspension but not to excess

Fail 9 Aug 2022 81,475 miles

Brake performance not tested due to burst pipe on test (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

superficial corrosion on underside suspension but not to excess

Pass 22 Jul 2021 76,687 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 73,400 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2019 70,069 miles

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

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

rear axle corrosion req in depth assessment

Pass 26 Oct 2018 63,984 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 58,293 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 23 Oct 2017 58,293 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 53,301 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 48,387 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 42,784 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 35,731 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 35,731 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 29,665 miles

Nearside 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)

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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SH59 HLP is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SH59 HLP, 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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SH59 HLP is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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