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EY09 HZJ

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,574 mi
Last recorded95,574 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY09 HZJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 95,574 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 81,473 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2024 81,473 miles

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

Nearside Front Coolant leak (radiator.) ()

Pass 11 Jun 2019 80,620 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 76,299 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2018 76,299 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (7.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 70,965 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 63,240 miles

Offside Front tyre perrished

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 59,167 miles

both front tyres walls perishing

Fail 10 Jul 2014 54,928 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 54,928 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 49,474 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 31,243 miles

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

Rear silencer deteriortated.

Fail 23 Jun 2012 31,243 miles

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

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

Rear silencer deteriortated.

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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EY09 HZJ is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EY09 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EY09 HZJ registered?

EY09 HZJ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2009.

Is EY09 HZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY09 HZJ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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