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HJ09 MMV

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

68,896 mi
Last recorded68,896 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ09 MMV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 68,896 miles

Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Nearside and Offside (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Bump stop insecure

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside/ including spring couplings (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mount deteriorated

Rear Exhaust silencer outer shell corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2026 68,895 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Nearside and Offside (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Bump stop insecure

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside/ including spring couplings (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mount deteriorated

Rear Exhaust silencer outer shell corroded

Rear light units ingress of water Nearside and Offside

Pass 13 Feb 2025 67,005 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside gearbox drive shaft seal leaking

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust mount rubber perishing

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2024 64,787 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2024 64,787 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 62,120 miles

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2023 62,120 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2022 59,799 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Feb 2022 59,798 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure Rear silencer to centre pipe join, clamp corroded away. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 57,565 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective box rubber mounts (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust box corroded/pipe clamp corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2021 57,550 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective box rubber mounts (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust box corroded/pipe clamp corroded

Windscreen washer not working refill tank (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 55,390 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear EXHAUST POOR

Pass 21 Jan 2019 49,204 miles

Rear EXHAUST POOR

Fail 21 Jan 2019 49,204 miles

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

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

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

Rear EXHAUST POOR

Pass 17 Jan 2018 43,940 miles

Nearside Front Outer Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt SWIVEL (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Outer Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt SWIVEL (2.2.C.1c)

Rear EXHAUST POOR

Pass 3 Feb 2017 40,210 miles

CUTS O/S/F OUTER TYRE WALL

Nearside Front Outer Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt SWIVEL (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Outer Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt SWIVEL (2.2.C.1c)

Rear EXHAUST POOR

Pass 16 Feb 2016 37,544 miles

CUTS O/S/F OUTER TYRE WALL

REAR EXHAUST POOR

Pass 17 Feb 2015 20,683 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 23,546 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 23,546 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 18,853 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 13,903 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 MMV is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver 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 MMV, 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 MMV is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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