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VO59 HWZ

2009 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

108,172 mi
Last recorded108,172 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO59 HWZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 108,172 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output NSF&OSF (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Vehicle has surface rust underneath

Fail 2 May 2025 108,169 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output NSF&OSF (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Vehicle has surface rust underneath

Pass 24 Oct 2023 105,302 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2023 105,291 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 102,805 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

front exhaust and rear exhaust box system corroded and deteriorated.

parking brake lever has slight travel.

rear under body parts covered in undersealer.

Pass 1 Sep 2021 95,872 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 95,869 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2020 89,235 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 84,196 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 74,416 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 63,865 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 53,961 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 44,697 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 35,980 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 26,527 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 18,507 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 HWZ is a 2009 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VO59 HWZ, 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 VO59 HWZ registered?

VO59 HWZ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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