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EN09 HFM

2009 Ford Ka

Brown Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

77,221 mi
Last recorded77,221 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN09 HFM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 77,221 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2025 74,452 miles

Front Exhaust pipe clamp corroded away

Front Exhaust support bracket broken off

Nearside Front Headlamp is faded

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

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

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2025 74,451 miles

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

Front Exhaust pipe clamp corroded away

Front Exhaust support bracket broken off

Nearside Front Headlamp is faded

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

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

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2022 73,612 miles

exhaust front mounting/clamp broken

minor engine oil leak

Fail 9 Mar 2022 73,560 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability corroded (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 65,254 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 59,743 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 52,451 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear brake is slightly binding

Rear exhaust clamp missing, system is still secure

Rear exhaust section deteriorated

clutch fluid reservoir secured with a cable tie

Pass 24 Aug 2017 45,635 miles

rear silencer corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2017 45,635 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear silencer corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2016 39,727 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2016 39,727 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall 175/65r14t (4.1.D.1b)

offside rear tyre perished

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2015 29,758 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 27 Aug 2014 16,995 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 16,995 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 7,289 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 3,675 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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EN09 HFM is a 2009 Ford Ka in Brown with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EN09 HFM, 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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EN09 HFM is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 August 2009.

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