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AO09 HHT

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

103,778 mi
Last recorded103,778 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 HHT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 103,778 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Hand brake cable worn

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Bump stops worn

Pass 7 Mar 2024 94,804 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened strut top (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened strut top (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2024 94,804 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened strut top (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened strut top (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2023 86,360 miles

Exhaust mounting defective backbox clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective front clamp broke (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear handbrake cable bracket broke

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

both front strut top mounts corroded

exhaust backbox outer casing corroded

front cross member corroded

rear axle heavily corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2022 80,065 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 75,625 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 71,855 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 60,931 miles

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

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

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 15 Mar 2018 47,188 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2017 44,086 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Rear tyres perishing

Pass 11 Mar 2016 40,174 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view taped up housing but still secure and visibility good (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear exhaust system corroded at rear silencer still secure and not leaking at time of test

Pass 13 Mar 2015 32,938 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 26,394 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 19,976 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 12,951 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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AO09 HHT is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 AO09 HHT, 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 AO09 HHT registered?

AO09 HHT is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 March 2009.

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