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HG09 FZC

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,821 mi
Last recorded99,821 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 99,821 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 May 2025 99,080 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides getting close to minimum (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front tyres wearing the inside edge

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

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

Fail 9 May 2025 99,080 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits blow on exhaust (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides getting close to minimum (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front tyres wearing the inside edge

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 98,370 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Third brake light (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded All coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Parking brake cable (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Shock absorber body corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Jun 2024 98,370 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Third brake light (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded All coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Parking brake cable (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Shock absorber body corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 97,504 miles

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

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

Whole exhaust system corroded but free of leaks

Pass 22 Jun 2022 96,748 miles

Exhaust system corroded along whole length but still secure and not leaking gases

Pass 9 Jun 2021 95,950 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror cracked but still provide clear view of rear (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Jun 2021 95,950 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror cracked but still provide clear view of rear (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 95,216 miles

Exhaust mounting defective backbox clamp missing but still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective front mount snapped but still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass cracked but still useable (3.3 (b) (i))

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

All tyres between 2-3 mm tread depth and very heavily cracked due to age

Pass 29 Apr 2019 94,362 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracking on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracking on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 94,361 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracking on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracking on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 93,419 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 92,089 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 85,960 miles

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

coolant leak

exhaust rear section in poor condition

Pass 27 Apr 2015 80,575 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 73,937 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust system starting to corrode.

Pass 15 Apr 2013 66,883 miles

rear box exhaust delaminating outer skin

Fail 15 Apr 2013 66,883 miles

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

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

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

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

rear box exhaust delaminating outer skin

Pass 19 Apr 2012 51,616 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 FZC 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 75%.

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 FZC, 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 FZC registered?

HG09 FZC is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 April 2009.

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