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HN09 ZVB

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

102,619 mi
Last recorded102,619 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN09 ZVB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 102,619 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 98,713 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Front light seepage from inner cv seals

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside[at bottom of coils] (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle and coil spring holders (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2025 98,675 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn nearside and offside wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Front light seepage from inner cv seals

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside[at bottom of coils] (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle and coil spring holders (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 90,631 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens cloudy[needs to be polished] (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slight split on end but still acceptable[Change asap] (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle and coil spring holders corroded but not excessive

exhaust corroded from front to rear

Fail 15 Jul 2024 90,631 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low nearside and offside (4.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens cloudy[needs to be polished] (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slight split on end but still acceptable[Change asap] (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle and coil spring holders corroded but not excessive

exhaust corroded from front to rear

Pass 11 Jul 2023 85,563 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2023 85,563 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 81,485 miles

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

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

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

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

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))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 77,881 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower 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))

Fail 22 Jul 2021 77,881 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower 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))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 74,391 miles

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 29 Jul 2020 74,391 miles

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

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 23 Jul 2019 67,409 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 58,099 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also has a puncture/nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust box outer skin rusted

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp missing from center and rear exhaust joint (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2018 58,099 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also has a puncture/nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust box outer skin rusted

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp missing from center and rear exhaust joint (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 50,097 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2016 42,333 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 42,333 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall impact damage (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2015 36,675 miles

rear exhaust corroded.

Pass 9 Jul 2014 31,045 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 24,331 miles

rear exhaust corroded, front tyres near limit.

Pass 18 Jul 2012 17,187 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 ZVB is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 ZVB, 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 ZVB is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 July 2009.

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