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HG09 DLF

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

86,143 mi
Last recorded86,143 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG09 DLF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 86,143 miles

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

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Jul 2025 77,100 miles

Nearside steering rack has play

both headlamp lens deteriorated reducing beam images

no reverse light

Fail 30 Jun 2025 77,098 miles

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

Nearside steering rack has play

both headlamp lens deteriorated reducing beam images

no reverse light

Pass 12 Jul 2024 66,557 miles

Nearside steering rack has slight play

Fail 12 Jul 2024 66,556 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits likely due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect appears slightly dim (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside steering rack has slight play

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 56,744 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 49,911 miles

Central exhaust hanger corroded

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

Front Car was trying to over heat on test. in red @ 130

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

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Offside Rear nail in tyre inner

Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded osr and nsr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nsr and osr (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Jul 2022 49,890 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central exhaust hanger corroded

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

Front Car was trying to over heat on test. in red @ 130

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

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Offside Rear nail in tyre inner

Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded osr and nsr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nsr and osr (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Jun 2022 49,880 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Brake cable insecure attachment bracket excessively corroded and detached. (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush shock absorber casing corroded. (5.3.2 (c))

Front Lower subframe attachment brackets are corroded.

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

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also nail in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded.

exhaust system corroded /front clamp and support hangers.

sump corroded.

Pass 12 Sep 2019 48,394 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 8 Jun 2018 48,250 miles

Rear exhaust corroded + front exhaust flexi

Fail 1 Jun 2018 48,249 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear exhaust corroded + front exhaust flexi

Pass 21 Sep 2017 45,130 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 45,130 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 37,408 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 28,995 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

rear silencer coroded

rear silencer exhaust clamp missing

Pass 4 Jul 2014 23,438 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 19,570 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 15,185 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 DLF 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 68.4%.

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 HG09 DLF, 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 DLF registered?

HG09 DLF is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 April 2009.

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