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CN09 HEJ

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

55,305 mi
Last recorded55,305 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN09 HEJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 55,305 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2025 55,299 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. 175/7014 should be 175/6514 (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. 175/7014 should be 175/6514 (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & inner edge worn bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2024 53,372 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 50,767 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Nov 2022 49,606 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65R14 82T (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear Exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2021 39,751 miles

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 24 Aug 2020 33,827 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box outer skin rusty (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 28,592 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2018 26,334 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2018 26,333 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure support (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened strut cap (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened strut cup retainer (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged perished to tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 24,449 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 36,323 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 20,860 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush N/S AND O/S FRONT TOP RETAINING DISC CUPS BADLY CORRODED AS WELL AS RETAINER NUTS (2.7.4)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CORRODED TO OUTER CASING (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Sep 2015 20,860 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush N/S AND O/S FRONT TOP RETAINING DISC CUPS BADLY CORRODED AS WELL AS RETAINER NUTS (2.7.4)

Offside Front Track rod end loose WORN CAUSING SLIGHT MOVMENT (2.2.B.1d)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CORRODED TO OUTER CASING (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 19,055 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Sep 2014 19,055 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 26,921 miles

REAR SILENCER CORRODED

Fail 6 Sep 2013 26,921 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering linkage inappropriately modified (2.2.C.1e)

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

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

REAR SILENCER CORRODED

Pass 18 Sep 2012 22,399 miles

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

cuts in both rear tyres not showing cord

front discs corroded

slight play steering

Fail 18 Sep 2012 22,399 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

cuts in both rear tyres not showing cord

front discs corroded

slight play steering

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 HEJ is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HEJ, 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 HEJ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 October 2009.

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