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HG09 XXA

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

80,166 mi
Last recorded80,166 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 80,166 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside coil spring and axle mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2026 80,166 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside coil spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 75,379 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle and axle mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 70,487 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Front pipe to gearbox. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axel Beam. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2023 70,485 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective Front pipe to gearbox. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At MOT limit and has a nail in a unrepairable position. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axel Beam. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 65,480 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s rear (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective cat to gearbox mount deteriorated and back box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s rear cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s rear low worn on edge and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 61,508 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive n/s of gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play o/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

back box deteriorated and clamp missing but ok at test

Pass 4 Jan 2021 56,102 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside mirror casing damaged

Pass 2 Jul 2019 54,385 miles

minor exhaust leak

Pass 4 Jul 2018 50,512 miles

nearside front anti roll bar link gaitors starting to perish

nearside rear light lens cracked

offside mirror casing broken

rear exhaust box outer casing corroded - no leaks - clamp missing

Fail 4 Jul 2018 50,512 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

nearside front anti roll bar link gaitors starting to perish

nearside rear light lens cracked

offside mirror casing broken

rear exhaust box outer casing corroded - no leaks - clamp missing

Pass 30 Jun 2017 48,856 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust outer casing corroded, ok at time of test.

Pass 6 Jul 2016 41,007 miles

Front wipers smeary

Rear silencer has an exhaust blow

Fail 6 Jul 2016 41,007 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front wipers smeary

Offside front tyre worn to 2mm and wearing on the edges

Rear silencer has an exhaust blow

Pass 10 Jul 2015 31,832 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 31,832 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 22,556 miles

O/F obligatory mirror housing damaged

Fail 11 Jul 2014 22,555 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

O/F obligatory mirror housing damaged

O/F tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 15,505 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2012 10,105 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 XXA is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XXA, 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 XXA registered?

HG09 XXA is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 August 2009.

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