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HG09 TZF

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,540 mi
Last recorded82,540 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 82,540 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 70,189 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension very dirty

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF, OSF, OSR (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Oct 2024 70,187 miles

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

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

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension very dirty

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF, OSF, OSR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 68,183 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Oct 2023 68,172 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened spring seat area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened spring seat area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 63,134 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 59,516 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 55,089 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 50,307 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 40,538 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 31,823 miles

Offside Rear tyre outer sidewall perished

lower mileage recorded than last test

Pass 6 Oct 2016 40,034 miles

n/s/f mirror glass missing

Fail 6 Oct 2016 40,034 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s/f mirror glass missing

Pass 8 Jun 2016 39,506 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 39,506 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 22,077 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 17,493 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Radiator looks to be in a corroded condition with very slight seepage from core.

Rear exhaust box heavily corroded but no blowing.

Fail 13 Jun 2014 17,493 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Radiator looks to be in a corroded condition with very slight seepage from core.

Rear exhaust box heavily corroded but no blowing.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 May 2013 14,706 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 10,861 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 TZF 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 TZF, 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 TZF registered?

HG09 TZF is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 June 2009.

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