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HJ09 UBE

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

26,757 mi
Last recorded26,757 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 26,757 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

reverse light not working

Fail 4 Aug 2026 26,756 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

reverse light not working

Pass 10 Sep 2025 25,633 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2025 24,726 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2025 24,709 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength coil spring mount holed and corroded and spring pushing out (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 9,483 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced axel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust deteriated

Pass 2 Aug 2023 8,119 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 7,296 miles

General underbody corrosion

Pass 26 Mar 2021 6,704 miles

Engine covers and Undertrays fitted obscuring some items

Underside of car is covered in underseal

Pass 4 Jul 2020 6,340 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

most items under car corroding

rear brake pipe connections corroding

Fail 27 Jun 2020 6,340 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecurely attached o/s/f top mounting corroded and insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened n/s/f top mounting corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

most items under car corroding

rear brake pipe connections corroding

Pass 3 May 2019 5,179 miles

most items under car corroding

Pass 24 Apr 2018 4,271 miles

most items under car starting to corrode

Pass 21 Apr 2017 3,865 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 17 Apr 2017 3,861 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 3,522 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

underside of vehicle is corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2016 3,522 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

underside of vehicle is corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2015 3,309 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 3,309 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 3,098 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 2,894 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)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 2,894 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 2,765 miles

O/S/F strut top cap corroded

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 UBE is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 UBE, 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 UBE registered?

HJ09 UBE is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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