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WN59 HVU

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,218 mi
Last recorded83,218 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN59 HVU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 83,218 miles

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

Front exhaust bracket broken

Front tyres worn outer edges

corrosion in rear suspension and axle

exhaust corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2025 83,217 miles

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

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

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

Front exhaust bracket broken

Front tyres worn outer edges

corrosion in rear suspension and axle

exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2024 82,555 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 78,413 miles

Nearside Front of car is damaged

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

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

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

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

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

Rear axle is corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2023 78,412 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front of car is damaged

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

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

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

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

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

Rear axle is corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2022 72,468 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2022 72,451 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 60,444 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible exhaust join separated causing minor exhaust leak (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear exhaust middle to rear join no clamp fitted secure at time of test

Offside Front vehicle overheated according to temperature gauge fan working but engine not excessively hot

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

Fail 4 Nov 2021 60,420 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel 10 notches static and no reserve travel during performance test (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted out of locator pin (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively central blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible exhaust join separated causing minor exhaust leak (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear exhaust middle to rear join no clamp fitted secure at time of test

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

Offside Front vehicle overheated according to temperature gauge fan working but engine not excessively hot

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 48,509 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 48,509 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 43,577 miles

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

No oil showing on dipstick! Oil added.

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Top mount area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wiper blade has slight damage.

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Fail 5 Nov 2019 43,577 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding Unable to spin wheel to test wheel bearing! (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Mount area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

No oil showing on dipstick! Oil added.

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Top mount area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wiper blade has slight damage.

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Pass 2 Nov 2018 37,412 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 31,266 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 27,525 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 24,395 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 18,637 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 18,637 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 15,363 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 12,895 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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WN59 HVU is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WN59 HVU, 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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WN59 HVU is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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