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HJ09 LCV

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

77,198 mi
Last recorded77,198 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ09 LCV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 77,198 miles

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

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

Rear subframe corroding

Fail 5 Feb 2026 77,198 miles

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

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

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

rear subframe corroding

Fail 5 Feb 2026 77,198 miles

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

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

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

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

rear subframe corroding

Pass 12 Feb 2025 77,065 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Boot starting to split. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Axle corroded.

Fail 12 Feb 2025 77,065 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Boot starting to split. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Axle corroded.

Pass 24 Jan 2024 76,873 miles

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

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

both front lower wishbones inner rear bushes perishing

handbrake lever long travel

rear subframe surface corrosion

Pass 22 Feb 2023 75,319 miles

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

both front coil springs corroding

front lower wishbone inner rear bushes starting to perish

handbrake lever long travel

rear axle surface corrosion

rear exhaust outer skin corroding

Pass 4 Feb 2022 73,374 miles

exhaust outer skin corroding

handbrake lever long travel

rear axle surface corrosion on coil spring lower mounting points

Pass 16 Feb 2021 72,238 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

back box outer skin corroding

rear subframe surface corroding by coil spring mounts

wheel trims fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2020 71,850 miles

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle corroding by coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres close to tread wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust corroded

oil filter & sump corroding

wheel trims fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2019 71,244 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

all tyres getting close to tread wear indicators

exhaust silencer corroded

rear axle corroding by coil spring

wheel trims fitted

Fail 14 Feb 2019 71,243 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))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

all tyres getting close to tread wear indicators

exhaust silencer corroded

rear axle corroding by coil spring

wheel trims fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2018 71,017 miles

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 17 Feb 2017 70,525 miles

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Fail 16 Feb 2017 70,525 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush top bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Pass 22 Feb 2016 65,432 miles

Offside Front brake calliper appears damp

Rear exhaust back box corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2016 65,432 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake calliper appears damp

Rear exhaust back box corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2015 60,043 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 10 Mar 2015 60,043 miles

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 3 Mar 2014 56,195 miles

rear silencer corroding

Pass 28 Mar 2013 53,695 miles

N/S/F tyre worn low on edges

exhaust back box corroded

gearbox oil leak

Pass 29 Feb 2012 43,260 miles

Rear exhaust silencer outer casing deteriated

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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HJ09 LCV is a 2009 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 HJ09 LCV, 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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HJ09 LCV is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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