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HF09 HMF

2009 Ford Ka

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,440 mi
Last recorded126,440 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF09 HMF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 126,440 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 2 Apr 2026 126,438 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2025 114,166 miles

exhaust poor cond

Fail 7 Apr 2025 114,163 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

exhaust poor cond

Pass 8 Apr 2024 100,795 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 88,552 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2023 88,153 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 76,749 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 74,153 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2020 65,550 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2019 54,755 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 47,760 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 43,722 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 43,722 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 39,381 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 39,381 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 32,319 miles

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

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 24,549 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 19,943 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 14,514 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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HF09 HMF is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HF09 HMF, 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 HF09 HMF registered?

HF09 HMF is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 3 March 2009.

Is HF09 HMF safe to buy?

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