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CY09 HCA

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

50,637 mi
Last recorded50,637 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY09 HCA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 50,637 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2026 50,637 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe to system joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 45,320 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2024 45,312 miles

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

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

exhaust back box heavily corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2023 44,929 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose down pipe bracket corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both treads cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both treads cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust tail box corroded

Rear sub frame showing signs of corrosion (monitor )

Fail 30 Aug 2023 44,927 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose down pipe bracket corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both treads cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both treads cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust tail box corroded

Rear sub frame showing signs of corrosion (monitor )

Pass 26 Aug 2022 44,452 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front both rack tie rods corroded

Front exhaust tail box / clamp corroded

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavy surface corrosion ( monitor) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyre treads cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Aug 2022 44,452 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened severely corroded top mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front both rack tie rods corroded

Front exhaust tail box / clamp corroded

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavy surface corrosion ( monitor) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyre treads cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 43,999 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front exhaust pipe clamp /mounting corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion to axle beam / suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust tail box corroded

Rear tail box clamp corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyre treads cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 43,661 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corrosion also to torsion bar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear corrosion to both shock absorber bodies

Rear exhaust box and clamp corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2020 43,661 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corrosion also to torsion bar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear corrosion to both shock absorber bodies

Rear exhaust box and clamp corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2019 43,130 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre tread cracking both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear axle beam corroded

Rear shock absorber lower mount corroded both sides

Rear tail box corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2018 41,176 miles

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2017 39,187 miles

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2016 34,736 miles

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

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2015 31,054 miles

exhaust tailbox corroded

n/s mirror glass damaged

wiper judder

Pass 21 Jul 2014 26,121 miles

n/s mirror glass damaged

Pass 15 Jul 2013 20,660 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 14,790 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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CY09 HCA is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 CY09 HCA, 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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CY09 HCA is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 July 2009.

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