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HV09 EHY

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

86,158 mi
Last recorded86,158 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV09 EHY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 86,158 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 84,344 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 81,540 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2024 81,540 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 78,455 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 77,297 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2022 77,297 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 May 2021 76,487 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 73,575 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside headlamp broken but lamp secure

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyre walls perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 73,573 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working both sides front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside headlamp broken but lamp secure

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyre walls perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 63,248 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT!!!!AND BALD OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 53,028 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 47,413 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Lower 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)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Mar 2017 42,960 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 38,728 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 33,911 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 28,579 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 23,081 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 17,626 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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HV09 EHY is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 HV09 EHY, 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 HV09 EHY registered?

HV09 EHY is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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