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HG09 OFM

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

113,058 mi
Last recorded113,058 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 113,058 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 108,007 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2024 108,007 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 102,285 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2023 102,276 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Front and rear, on unions (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 96,136 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

rear axle corroded/both spring mount area

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated/baffles broken

Fail 1 Feb 2022 96,136 miles

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

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front section/clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

rear axle corroded/both spring mount area

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated/baffles broken

Pass 11 Feb 2021 91,602 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 84,103 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 77,659 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 3 Sep 2018 77,650 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 69,977 miles

Coolant leak Radiator.

Engine cooling fan not cutting in.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 1.6 mm. (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 1.6 mm. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear bump stop broken floating loose in the centre of the coil spring.

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

Offside Outer sill damaged.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2 mm. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Jun 2017 69,976 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Coolant leak Radiator.

Engine cooling fan not cutting in.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 1.6 mm. (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 1.6 mm. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear bump stop broken floating loose in the centre of the coil spring.

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

Offside Outer sill damaged.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2 mm. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 61,751 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

coolant leak from radiator

Pass 27 Oct 2014 53,156 miles

Damage to offside outer sill.

Engine coolant leak radiator area.

Exhaust rear box deteriorated/corroded.

Front Exhaust flexible pipe deteriorated/corroded.

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

Fail 27 Oct 2014 53,156 miles

Damage to offside outer sill.

Engine coolant leak radiator area.

Exhaust rear box deteriorated/corroded.

Front Exhaust flexible pipe deteriorated/corroded.

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 43,268 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 42,604 miles

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

rear exhaust box rusty poor condition

Fail 11 Jul 2012 31,491 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 11 Jul 2012 31,491 miles

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

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 OFM 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 65%.

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 OFM, 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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HG09 OFM is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 June 2009.

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