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HJ09 YJZ

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

50,577 mi
Last recorded50,577 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ09 YJZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 50,577 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 49,242 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 47,588 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2023 45,455 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle at lower spring seat (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split and smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle at lower spring seat (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 42,498 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2022 42,498 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 40,565 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 39,111 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 29,523 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65R14 Avon (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 28 Mar 2018 21,795 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 31 Mar 2017 13,259 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 12,157 miles

offside front tyre feathering outer edges

Pass 12 Mar 2015 11,377 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 11,377 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 10,310 miles

Rear exhaust silencer starting to deteriorate

Pass 7 Mar 2013 9,505 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 8,270 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 8,267 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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 YJZ is a 2009 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YJZ, 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 YJZ registered?

HJ09 YJZ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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