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HN09 GXV

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

115,595 mi
Last recorded115,595 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN09 GXV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 115,595 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2025 111,837 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2025 111,837 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2024 105,283 miles

both front bottom pivot gaiters perishing

imbalance front brakes near limit

rear axle rusty

Fail 17 Jul 2024 105,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens faded (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front bottom pivot gaiters perishing

imbalance front brakes near limit

o/s head lamp lens faded

rear axle rusty

Pass 31 Jul 2023 97,247 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front bommom pivot gaiters perishing

both headlamps starting to fade

n/s/r tyre wearing uneven

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres tread getting low and wearing on edges

play in n/s/f top suspension mount

Pass 1 Aug 2022 89,194 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

coil springs rusty

o/s/f and n/s/f bottom pivot gaiters perishing

o/s/f and n/s/f lower suspension arms rear bushes perishing

rear axle rusty

Pass 12 Jul 2021 81,293 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

exhaust system rusty

front and rear coil springs rusty

front brake pads getting low

n/s handbrake operation low

o/s/f and n/s/f lower suspension arm rear bushes perishing

rear axle very rusty

Pass 24 Jul 2020 76,297 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess both rear`s outer casings is broken (1.1.15 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front`s is scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box joint leaking (6.1.2 (a))

front flex i broken

Fail 24 Jul 2020 76,297 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake cable damaged but not to excess both rear`s outer casings is broken (1.1.15 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front`s is scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box joint leaking (6.1.2 (a))

front flex i broken

Pass 27 Jul 2019 71,943 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jul 2019 71,943 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 67,011 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear bump stop detached and stuck inside spring

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 60,641 miles

Offside Rear rubber bump stop broken off and stuck inside coil spring

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box joint (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust box heavily corroded

Rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 8 Sep 2016 57,270 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 9 Oct 2015 53,958 miles

Back box outer skin heavily corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 90% worn (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened STRONG ADVISE (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 May 2014 46,074 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 28 May 2013 38,029 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 25,445 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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HN09 GXV is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 HN09 GXV, 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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HN09 GXV is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 May 2009.

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