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HN09 LYO

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

57,138 mi
Last recorded57,138 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 57,138 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 m 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6m (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6m (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2025 56,547 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65 14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65 14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65 14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65 14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 25 Jun 2025 56,546 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 35% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65 14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65 14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65 14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65 14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 54,702 miles

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2023 50,013 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust poor condition

Fail 12 Jun 2023 50,012 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust poor condition

Pass 18 Jun 2022 43,826 miles

Front Exhaust retaining clamp corroded

Front Headlamp lenses deteriorating

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

Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2021 37,653 miles

Front Dry coolant stain around gearbox area, level ok

Front Exhaust bracket deteriorated

Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin corroding

Pass 19 Jun 2020 33,116 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 26,785 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin corroding

Pass 9 Jun 2018 18,632 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2018 18,632 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 14,327 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)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 13,547 miles

Engine cover & undershield obscuring components

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

Offside Rear condensation in lamp unit

Pass 23 Jun 2015 12,516 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)

both front shocker top mounts are rusty

condensation in offside rear light unit

Pass 27 Jun 2014 9,585 miles

both rear and offside front tyres cracking

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge and cracking

Pass 27 Jun 2013 6,613 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

rear exhaust corroded(slight blow)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 4,806 miles

condensation in o/s/r light lens

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 LYO is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black 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 LYO, 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 LYO registered?

HN09 LYO is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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The MOT history for HN09 LYO shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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