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HJ09 TWP

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,081 mi
Last recorded81,081 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 81,081 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear selector seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 77,082 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play very slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear axle corroded and painted

Pass 17 Aug 2023 76,482 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 65,417 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 29 Jul 2022 65,414 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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))

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 52,511 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2021 52,511 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 46,606 miles

Front exhaust deteriorated but still secure

Pass 17 Jul 2019 41,569 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

front exhaust downpipe support bracket missing

Fail 17 Jul 2019 66,658 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

front exhaust downpipe support bracket missing

Pass 31 Jul 2018 40,983 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer deterioarted (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 37,162 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 34,240 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 31,403 miles

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

nsf tyre wearing low on inner & outer edges

Fail 20 Jun 2015 31,403 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nsf tyre wearing low on inner & outer edges

Pass 12 Jun 2014 28,252 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 28,252 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 23,732 miles

Advise rear exhaust box poor condition

Pass 12 Apr 2013 23,322 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 15,516 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 TWP is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TWP, 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 TWP is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 March 2009.

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