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VO59 HTF

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

139,162 mi
Last recorded139,162 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO59 HTF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2025 139,162 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 134,789 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs corroding. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded front and rear coil springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both front spring mountings corroded (shock absorbers). (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front inner wheel arches corroding. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively both front brakes binding slightly. (1.2.1 (f))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front sub frame and rear axle corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2024 134,700 miles

Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened both rear lower spring mountings corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush perished and split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear no plate lamps not working. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs corroding. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded front and rear coil springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both front spring mountings corroded/shock absorbers. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch corroding. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre tyre punchered and flat. ()

Service brake binding but not excessively both front. (1.2.1 (f))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front sub frame and supports and rear axle corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges.

Pass 17 Jan 2023 129,703 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm rear bush perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges.

front and rear suspension components corroding.

slight nock/clunk from steering.

Fail 13 Jan 2023 129,703 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear spring mountings corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm rear bush perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension components corroding.

Pass 31 Aug 2021 125,614 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 123,115 miles

both front shock absorber outer casings corroding.

Fail 17 Aug 2020 123,115 miles

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front shock absorber outer casings corroding.

Pass 28 Aug 2019 118,185 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 108,037 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

engine sump corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2018 108,037 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

engine sump corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2017 85,908 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 76,730 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak gear box area ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 90% worn (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm remaining 195/50R15V (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm remaining 195/50R15V (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2015 68,746 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 68,746 miles

rear brake binding both rear (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 62,158 miles

o/s front tyre heavily split on inner and outer side walls.

Fail 14 Oct 2014 62,158 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

o/s front tyre heavily split on inner and outer side walls, recommend replacing or put to rear.

Pass 25 Oct 2013 57,432 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded outer skin

Pass 31 Oct 2012 52,627 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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VO59 HTF is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 VO59 HTF, 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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VO59 HTF is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 5 September 2009.

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