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HJ09 MLK

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2025
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

89,721 mi
Last recorded89,721 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ09 MLK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2024 89,721 miles

Both lower arm rear bush's beginning to split

Corrosion to rear beam

Front exhaust mount broken

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear coils rotten

Some lift in both front strut top mounts

Pass 3 Apr 2023 89,524 miles

Corrosion to rear beam

Corrosion to rear coil springs, lower sections sat in beam.

Pass 1 Apr 2022 87,766 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 86,727 miles

Both lower arm rear bush;s beginning to split

Corrosion exhaust system

Corrosion to rear subframe

Exhaust front strap broken off

Exhaust rubbers all perished

front brake pads getting low

slight blow to rear exhaust box

Pass 12 Mar 2020 84,480 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 79,744 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

exhaust and exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 19 Mar 2018 68,034 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 49,613 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded but not leaking

Fail 30 Mar 2017 49,613 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall 195/50/15 (4.1.D.1b)

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded but not leaking

Pass 1 Apr 2016 39,613 miles

Rear exhaust casing is corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2015 27,236 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear exhaut box corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2014 19,725 miles

tail pipe corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2013 17,667 miles

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

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

front wipers starting too split

Pass 28 Feb 2012 15,472 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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HJ09 MLK is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 HJ09 MLK, 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 HJ09 MLK registered?

HJ09 MLK is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 March 2009.

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