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HG09 TYH

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

70,608 mi
Last recorded70,608 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG09 TYH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 70,608 miles

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

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 12 Jun 2025 67,478 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2025 67,439 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened top strut mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 63,678 miles

Exhaust system in poor condition

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Jun 2024 63,678 miles

Exhaust system in poor condition

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 61,995 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2023 61,940 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 60,165 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 57,707 miles

exhaust is in poor condition

Fail 21 Jun 2021 57,699 miles

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

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

exhaust is in poor condition

Pass 23 Jun 2020 53,779 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished

front tyres perished

Fail 23 Jun 2020 53,779 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

front tyres perished

Pass 25 Jun 2019 51,492 miles

Front number plate damaged but not likely to be misread

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 22 Jun 2018 47,892 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2017 44,506 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 44,506 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 41,136 miles

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 13 Jun 2016 41,136 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 25 Jun 2015 37,638 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 37,638 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 32,524 miles

both front tyres getting low

Pass 18 Jun 2013 26,268 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 18,980 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 TYH is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 TYH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HG09 TYH registered?

HG09 TYH is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 June 2009.

Is HG09 TYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG09 TYH shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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