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HG09 DLU

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

104,254 mi
Last recorded104,254 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 104,254 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

different bolt used on nearside front strut from other but still supported

Pass 6 Jun 2025 97,176 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2025 97,159 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Front brake pad wear sensor broke

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 94,888 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

both hand brake cables mounts broken

Fail 12 Jul 2023 94,878 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

both hand brake cables mounts broken

Pass 5 Jul 2022 89,091 miles

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

Nearside park brake cable mount broken

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

Offside front wheel damaged

Fail 5 Jul 2022 89,089 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres perished and cracked

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

Nearside park brake cable mount broken

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside front wheel damaged

Pass 30 Jun 2021 81,951 miles

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

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

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jun 2021 81,950 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 74,215 miles

Rear coil springs corroding

Coolant leak radiator

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

Nearside Rear wheel binding slightly

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

both front lower wishbones inner rear bushes perishing and starting to split

slight exhaust blow front and rear joints

Pass 3 Jul 2019 68,447 miles

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

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

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

Radiator has signs of a leak

Pass 12 Jul 2018 64,862 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 64,862 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2017 58,323 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Previous repair to door mirror

Pass 1 Jun 2016 51,056 miles

Corrosion to exhaust system and poor condition

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 43,254 miles

Exhaust system in poor condition and small blow.

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 36,816 miles

Centre exhaust corroded.

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

Rear exhaust in poor condition.

Slight imbalance front brakes.

Pass 3 Jun 2013 31,014 miles

exhaust corroded

nearside rear tyre has cut in tread

Pass 31 May 2012 24,507 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 24,507 miles

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

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

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

echaust back box heavily deteriated

n/s/r tyre wearing

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 DLU is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DLU, 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 DLU registered?

HG09 DLU is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 5 June 2009.

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