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EO09 HZJ

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

100,483 mi
Last recorded100,483 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO09 HZJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 100,483 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2025 98,463 miles

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

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

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

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear suspension bump stops insecure/missing

Pass 29 Sep 2023 87,798 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 75,794 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 64,889 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 57,391 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on the outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2019 45,057 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 45,057 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 44,375 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective loose in holder (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low to bald of both inner and outer shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Near and Offside axle and spring mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 37,271 miles

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective loose (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 27,194 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 27,194 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 17,532 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 13,681 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 10,093 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 6,478 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 3,670 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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EO09 HZJ is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 EO09 HZJ, 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 EO09 HZJ registered?

EO09 HZJ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 March 2009.

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