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HN09 LXX

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,501 mi
Last recorded86,501 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN09 LXX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 86,501 miles

adverse wear on front tyres advise tracking check

handbrake only just met requirements advise further attension

Pass 22 May 2025 80,205 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 73,001 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 23 May 2023 67,600 miles

exhaust and mountings deteriorated

Pass 17 May 2022 61,670 miles

Exhaust system slightly corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 27 May 2021 55,030 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front brake flexi hose insecure

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorating

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2020 52,940 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint dust cover perishing both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm rear bushes starting to deteriorate both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts in tyre tread but ply not currently visible both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front bumper towing eye cover missing

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

Nearside Front passenger flip up seat base insecure, retainers broken off.

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts in tyre tread but ply not currently visible (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres perishing in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust rear silencer outer skin and front flexi pipe deteriorated but not blowing

Pass 18 May 2019 47,634 miles

Rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 19 May 2018 43,208 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 38,612 miles
Fail 27 May 2017 38,612 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 May 2016 34,219 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge and centre (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres perished

cuts in nearside rear tyre outer sidewall but plys not visible

exhaust rear silencer deteriorating but not blowing

Fail 17 May 2016 34,060 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge and centre (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres perished

engine mil on

exhaust rear silencer deteriorating but not blowing

items removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 26 May 2015 30,002 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

MIL on

Fail 26 May 2015 30,002 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

MIL on

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 12 May 2014 24,515 miles

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

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

offside front and nearside rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 15 May 2013 19,164 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2012 14,002 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 LXX is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red 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 HN09 LXX, 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 LXX registered?

HN09 LXX is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 May 2009.

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