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HG09 KTU

2009 Ford Ka

Cream Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,640 mi
Last recorded71,640 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG09 KTU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2024 71,640 miles

Rear vehicle has underseal

Fail 27 Jun 2024 71,628 miles

Emission control equipment obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear AGE RELATED CORROSSION TO ALL CHASSIS SUSPENSION AND BRAKING PARTS

Nearside Rear BACK BOX BADLY CORRODED SMALL LEAK OF GAS'S

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 68,200 miles

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

exhaust deteriorated

rear axle corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2022 68,200 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

rear axle corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2021 64,502 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 26 Jan 2021 64,502 miles

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 7 Jan 2020 58,913 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER OUTER COVER CORRODED BUT NOT LEAKING

Pass 7 Jan 2019 55,042 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 53,070 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 53,069 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 43,276 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 38,709 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 38,709 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 36,616 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 32,202 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 26,130 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 12,108 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 12,108 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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 KTU is a 2009 Ford Ka in Cream with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KTU, 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 KTU registered?

HG09 KTU is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 May 2009.

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