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WF59 HMV

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,733 mi
Last recorded81,733 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF59 HMV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 81,733 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked Nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2026 81,733 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside front brake binding when turning by hand

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked Nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 79,026 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 75,836 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 72,969 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2022 69,833 miles

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

Offside Rear parking brake requirement only just met (offside poor)

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

Rear exhaust system corroded - not leaking and secure

Pass 12 Apr 2021 68,878 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front Exhaust mount corroded and broke but exhaust still secure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2021 68,877 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Front Exhaust mount corroded and broke but exhaust still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Low effort (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 68,332 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 63,206 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below 1.6 mm (1.5mm) at outer 3/4 limit but not considered to be full depth (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 59,498 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 55,649 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 51,476 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 48,563 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

exhaust rear silencer corroded and split

inner edge wearing thin on o/s/f tyre

o/s/r suspension bump stop insecure

Pass 24 Sep 2014 43,067 miles

N/s/f tyre 3mm left in tread.

Fail 16 Sep 2014 42,978 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

N/s/f tyre 3mm left in tread.

Pass 11 Sep 2013 39,150 miles

N/s wiper blade split on end.

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 34,743 miles

Nearside Rear 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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WF59 HMV is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WF59 HMV, 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 WF59 HMV registered?

WF59 HMV is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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