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HF09 JNL

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

78,002 mi
Last recorded78,002 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF09 JNL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 78,002 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 73,740 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2025 73,740 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 72,006 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively Auxiliary belt (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 69,971 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2022 67,758 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 64,903 miles

Corrosion to exhaust system, clamps & mountings

Corrosion to rear axle beam & coil springs

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

Fail 12 Feb 2021 64,903 miles

Corrosion to exhaust system, clamps & mountings

Corrosion to rear axle beam & coil springs

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 62,040 miles

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

exhaust corroded including mounts and clamps

rear axle corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2020 62,040 miles

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

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

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

exhaust corroded including mounts and clamps

rear axle corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2019 59,261 miles

slight corrosion to exhaust and rear axle

Pass 21 Feb 2018 56,963 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 52,721 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 48,539 miles

rear exhaust box corroded outer skin coming off

Fail 10 Mar 2016 48,539 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

rear exhaust box corroded outer skin coming off

Pass 26 Oct 2015 48,314 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 38,883 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 32,418 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 32,012 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 JNL 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 HF09 JNL, 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 HF09 JNL registered?

HF09 JNL is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 May 2009.

Is HF09 JNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF09 JNL shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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