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CN09 HDJ

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

81,293 mi
Last recorded81,293 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN09 HDJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 81,293 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2026 81,293 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2026 81,289 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Exhaust corroded

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play BOTH (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2025 77,485 miles

ENGINE OIL LEVEL VERY LOW

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear axle corroded not excessively

rear exhaust heavily corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2025 77,481 miles

Driver's door catch insecure bolts missing x2 also 1 bolt loose (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine oil level below minimum

rear axle corroded

rear exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2024 73,568 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175 65 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 22 Apr 2024 73,568 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175 65 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2023 70,390 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust deteriorated

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2023 70,390 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust deteriorated

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2021 67,234 miles

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2020 61,304 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 56,868 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing axle arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 56,867 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing axle arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 54,278 miles

Front both sides tyres have slight wear

Rear both sides tyres have slight wear

Rear exhaust has corrosion

Pass 26 Sep 2016 45,123 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2015 39,669 miles

n/s/f wheel rim has a slight buckle

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2014 32,847 miles

rear exhaust corroded.

Pass 21 Oct 2013 26,074 miles

exhaust rusted

Pass 16 Oct 2012 19,618 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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CN09 HDJ is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 CN09 HDJ, 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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CN09 HDJ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 October 2009.

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