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HG09 TYZ

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,334 mi
Last recorded106,334 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG09 TYZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Sep 2024 106,334 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 100,489 miles

rear axle rusting

both front lower suspension arm-rear bushes deteriorating

both headlamps repaired

middle/rear exhaust deteriorated

off side front shock absorber has slight leak

play in clutch pedal

rear axle bushes deteriorated

rear exhaust rubber hangers split but system still secure

rear suspension bump stops loose

rear tyres wearing thin

windscreen cracked but not effecting drivers view

Fail 7 Sep 2023 100,440 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

both front lower suspension arm-rear bushes deteriorating

hand brake lever has high travel

middle/rear exhaust deteriorated

off side front shock absorber has slight leak

play in clutch pedal

rear axle bushes deteriorated

rear axle rusting

rear exhaust rubber hangers split but system still secure

rear suspension bump stops loose

rear tyres wearing thin

windscreen cracked but not effecting drivers view

Pass 20 Sep 2022 93,765 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON OUTSIDE EDGES

HAND BRAKE LOW

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 91,242 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 90,102 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 88,178 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2019 88,178 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 74,825 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 74,825 miles

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

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

Rear axle beam corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2018 74,825 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear axle beam corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2016 67,721 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2016 67,585 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 59,710 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 45,088 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 45,088 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 41,253 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 31,729 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 TYZ is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol 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 TYZ, 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 TYZ registered?

HG09 TYZ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 June 2009.

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