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HJ09 UOW

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

55,647 mi
Last recorded55,647 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 55,647 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 54,892 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 54,082 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 52,415 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 51,262 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 51,262 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 50,055 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 48,243 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

nearside/offside rear coil springs slight corrosion

windscreen damaged/offside section

Pass 15 Mar 2019 45,326 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Mar 2018 42,620 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 39,650 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2016 36,712 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 32,961 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 14 Mar 2014 28,858 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 24,898 miles

front and rear tyres have cracks around tread and side wall

Pass 9 Mar 2012 18,007 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 UOW is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 UOW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HJ09 UOW registered?

HJ09 UOW is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 March 2009.

Is HJ09 UOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for HJ09 UOW shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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