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WL59 HLV

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

55,476 mi
Last recorded55,476 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2019
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL59 HLV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2019 55,476 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 55,472 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted retaining pin missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Sep 2018 49,877 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 45,544 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 45,544 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 42,136 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded / rear clamp missing / front clamp & mounting clamp corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2015 38,891 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust rusted

Fail 9 Sep 2015 38,891 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear exhaust rusted

Pass 17 Sep 2014 34,563 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 28,423 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside 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)

exhaust rear box is corroded

front strut top mounts corroded

interior mirror missing

osf, osr tyres perrished

Fail 17 Sep 2013 28,423 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside 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)

exhaust rear box is corroded

front strut top mounts corroded

interior mirror missing

osf, nsr,osr tyres perrished

Pass 10 Sep 2012 16,649 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 16,648 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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WL59 HLV is a 2009 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 WL59 HLV, 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 WL59 HLV registered?

WL59 HLV is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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