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HV09 FKH

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

172,345 mi
Last recorded172,345 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV09 FKH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 172,345 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both head lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Oct 2025 172,344 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both head lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 158,438 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 134,660 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 103,800 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test folded down ()

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

rear axle corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2022 103,800 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test folded down ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2021 83,986 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50-15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 82,005 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 81,995 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner rack joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear bump stop adrift

Pass 17 Oct 2019 78,937 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 71,795 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 71,790 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 62,483 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 59,978 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 57,040 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 53,830 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 43,813 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 33,658 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 21,505 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 21,505 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 FKH is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HV09 FKH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HV09 FKH registered?

HV09 FKH is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 March 2009.

Is HV09 FKH safe to buy?

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