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HG09 BUJ

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

40,049 mi
Last recorded40,049 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG09 BUJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 40,049 miles

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

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 38,663 miles

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

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Rear Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear axle corroded

Rear exhaust backbox corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2024 37,263 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle and coil spring seats (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust backbox corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2024 37,234 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle and coil spring seats (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust backbox corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2023 35,957 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside - coil spring seats (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Nearside and offside (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 35,112 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 34,459 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 33,440 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 32,698 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 32,025 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 31,093 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 30,700 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

front tyres perished

Pass 1 May 2015 28,795 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 24,641 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 19,199 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 19,199 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 May 2012 17,866 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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HG09 BUJ is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red 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 HG09 BUJ, 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 HG09 BUJ registered?

HG09 BUJ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 May 2009.

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