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HJ09 YMT

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

60,944 mi
Last recorded60,944 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 YMT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 60,944 miles

engine bay covers and under body trays

Fail 24 Feb 2026 60,944 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine bay covers and under body trays

Pass 20 Feb 2025 51,621 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise replace asap (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside effort low

engine bay covers and under body trays

Fail 19 Feb 2025 51,621 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise replace asap (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside effort low

engine bay covers and under body trays

Pass 15 Feb 2024 44,959 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also wear to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 39,056 miles

engine bay covers and under body trays

Fail 20 Feb 2023 39,054 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

engine bay covers and under body trays

Pass 25 Feb 2022 34,522 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 29,965 miles

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

Rear exhaust corroding

Pass 21 Feb 2020 28,222 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 26,399 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 25,255 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 23,346 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 20,105 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 16,423 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 12,096 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 10,937 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 8,758 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 YMT is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black 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 YMT, 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 YMT registered?

HJ09 YMT is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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The MOT history for HJ09 YMT shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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