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HG09 ZZB

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

21,981 mi
Last recorded21,981 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 21,981 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 21,096 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 20,169 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear light has slight condensation

Rear axle corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2024 20,169 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear light has slight condensation

Rear axle corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2023 19,344 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 18,509 miles

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2021 17,865 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jul 2021 17,865 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 17,138 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 15,722 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 13,527 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 11,711 miles

condensation in o/s/r light lens

slight corrosion in exhaust tail box

Fail 18 Jul 2017 11,709 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

condensation in o/s/r light lens

slight corrosion in exhaust tail box

Pass 21 Jul 2016 10,083 miles

corrosion in exhaust system

Pass 22 Jul 2015 8,598 miles

Corrosion to macpherson strut tops

Light corrosion to suspension subframes and components

Rear exhaust corroded and slight leak

Some service wear to front brake discs

Some uneven wear to n/s/f tyre

Pass 14 Jul 2014 7,040 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 22 Jul 2013 5,401 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Jul 2013 5,401 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 4,172 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 ZZB is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZZB, 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 ZZB registered?

HG09 ZZB is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 July 2009.

Is HG09 ZZB safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG09 ZZB shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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