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HG09 EAJ

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

121,221 mi
Last recorded121,221 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 121,221 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

general underside corrosion

Pass 19 Jul 2024 108,372 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2024 108,372 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 95,871 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 91,027 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n/s and o/s cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Jul 2022 91,025 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n/s and o/s cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 90,874 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 90,099 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 69,309 miles

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

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

n/s front tyre at legal limits and slight damage to outer side wall

o/s front tyre near legal limits

slight damage to n/s front outer wheel rim

Pass 2 May 2018 58,945 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 58,945 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper split (8.2.2)

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

Pass 3 May 2017 49,606 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 34,098 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 23,679 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 23,267 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 20,782 miles

CENTRE/REAR EXHAUST CORRODING.

Pass 11 May 2012 16,023 miles

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

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 EAJ is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 EAJ, 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 EAJ registered?

HG09 EAJ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 May 2009.

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