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HG09 NPU

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,543 mi
Last recorded50,543 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 50,543 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 May 2025 47,792 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s plus axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 May 2025 47,792 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s plus axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 45,363 miles

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

Nearside Rear exhaust rear box outer skin corroded

Nearside Rear hand brake cable outer casing

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear rear axel very corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2024 45,363 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear exhaust rear box outer skin corroded

Nearside Rear hand brake cable outer casing

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear rear axel very corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2023 42,751 miles

Exhaust backbox/ rear silencer. Outer skin separating/peeling off.

Rear axle surface corrosion/rusty.

Pass 16 May 2022 39,995 miles

Rear Exhaust back box corroded and outer skin pealing off

Rear Rear axle beam surface corroded

Fail 13 May 2022 39,995 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust back box corroded and outer skin pealing off

Rear Rear axle beam surface corroded

Pass 20 May 2021 36,845 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 May 2020 34,832 miles

Rear silencer, very corroded

Fail 26 May 2020 34,830 miles

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

Rear silencer, very corroded

Pass 2 May 2019 31,883 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 29,019 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 26,148 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 23,561 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 20,932 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2014 18,393 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 May 2014 18,393 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 15,813 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 11,964 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 NPU 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 NPU, 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 NPU registered?

HG09 NPU is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 May 2009.

Is HG09 NPU safe to buy?

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