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HN09 USY

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,694 mi
Last recorded75,694 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 75,694 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2026 75,694 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 68,965 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear osr hand brake cable outer case damaged

Pass 18 Dec 2023 61,656 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear off side rear handbrake outer case damaged

Pass 5 Jan 2023 54,955 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 54,955 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Dec 2021 48,547 miles

Nearside windscreen damaged

different aspect ratio tyres fitted front and rear: 185/65 14 front, 175/65 14 rear

Fail 21 Dec 2021 48,547 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside windscreen damaged

Pass 15 Dec 2020 42,526 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 31,333 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2019 31,333 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2018 28,495 miles

Nearside headlight repair acceptable

Fail 29 Jun 2018 28,495 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Fail 18 Jun 2018 28,492 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft securing bolt loose Nut is not fully on shaft and locking nut not peaned over into the allotted grooves (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2017 28,073 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 25,424 miles

exhaust rear box deteriorated

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2016 25,424 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust rear box deteriorated

offside front tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 22 Jun 2015 21,317 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

offside front tyre perished

Pass 23 Jun 2014 17,977 miles

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

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

drivers seat cannot fold forward

o/s/f and both rear tyres cracking up

wipers smeary

Pass 24 Jun 2013 14,526 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on edges

oil level low

Pass 25 Jun 2012 10,835 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outter tread

nearside wiper rubber split

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 USY is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 USY, 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 USY registered?

HN09 USY is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 June 2009.

Is HN09 USY safe to buy?

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