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HN09 LWM

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,986 mi
Last recorded102,986 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 102,986 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 97,698 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2025 97,698 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 95,196 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 90,822 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 86,445 miles

Both handbrake cables corroded

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust rusty and rear clamp corroded

O/s/f top suspension mount corroded

Rear axle corroded

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

Fail 10 Mar 2022 86,418 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both handbrake cables corroded

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust rusty and rear clamp corroded

O/s/f top suspension mount corroded

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

Rear axle corroded

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 82,770 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

both front tyres worn on edge

both handbrake cables split

exhaust corroded and brackets broken

rear axle corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2020 81,255 miles

Both hand brake cables corroded

Exhaust corroded

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

Rear axle corroded

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 77,831 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2018 76,056 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))

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

Fail 10 Aug 2018 76,056 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 Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 64,657 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit & has a nail & inner wall cracked (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear deep cut in tread

both front tyres on legal limit 1.6mm

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

front brake application slightly un-even

rear exhaust corroded & clamp missing

rear suspension beam axel and torsion bar corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2017 64,657 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit & has a nail & inner wall cracked (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear deep cut in tread

both front tyres on legal limit 1.6mm

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

front brake application slightly un-even

rear exhaust corroded & clamp missing

rear suspension beam axel and torsion bar corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2016 47,637 miles

Oil leak Oil filter ()

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2015 34,883 miles

Headlight aim has been adjusted

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 34,883 miles

Headlight aim has been adjusted

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 May 2014 29,672 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 29 May 2013 24,613 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 20,064 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 LWM is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol 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 HN09 LWM, 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 HN09 LWM registered?

HN09 LWM is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 3 June 2009.

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