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HJ09 YZV

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

44,589 mi
Last recorded44,589 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ09 YZV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 44,589 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear exhaust box corroded

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 42,248 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2024 38,742 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust box corroded

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened top strut corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2024 38,742 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear exhaust box corroded

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened top strut corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 35,493 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 32,566 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear exhaust box corroding

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 29,769 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer box delaminating

Pass 14 Mar 2020 27,534 miles

Rear exhaust silencer corroded delaminating

Pass 16 Mar 2019 24,869 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 21,573 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 18,612 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin about 2mm (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm to 4mm and edged (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust box very rusty and starting to delaminate

Pass 12 Mar 2016 15,927 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 13,239 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 10,823 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 8,839 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 7,154 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 YZV is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red 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 YZV, 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 YZV registered?

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

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The MOT history for HJ09 YZV 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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