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HK09 GJO

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,979 mi
Last recorded102,979 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK09 GJO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 102,979 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 102,527 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2023 101,768 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2023 101,768 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 101,159 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2022 100,027 miles

Rear exhaust section deteriorated

Pass 16 Dec 2020 159,052 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear tyres 3mm

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 15 Dec 2020 159,052 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear tyres 3mm

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 19 Dec 2019 158,745 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2019 158,741 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside rear brake drum and back plate wet, unsure if due to leak or weather

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 95,179 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Back box in poor condition

Pass 9 Dec 2017 86,661 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both fronts (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Dec 2017 86,661 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both fronts (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 80,126 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both front tyres worn smooth on inner edge

nearside rear wheel bearing noisy

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 8 Oct 2015 67,945 miles

exhaust starting to corrode

nearside front wheel rim damaged [inner]

Pass 8 Oct 2014 61,684 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 61,673 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 May 2014 55,494 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

light scratching on windscreen

Pass 4 May 2013 42,248 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 32,788 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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HK09 GJO is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HK09 GJO, 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 HK09 GJO registered?

HK09 GJO is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 July 2009.

Is HK09 GJO safe to buy?

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