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HV09 HDJ

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

142,810 mi
Last recorded142,810 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV09 HDJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 142,810 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2025 142,800 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 12 Nov 2025 142,781 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 134,366 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 126,703 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear signs of damage to road wheel outer rim

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

clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

Pass 9 Nov 2022 116,940 miles

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

Rear back box - exhaust corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2022 116,940 miles

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

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

Rear back box - exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2021 113,026 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 104,896 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 Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 94,641 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 87,640 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 76,814 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 76,814 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyre low and devoid tread inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Mar 2016 60,577 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2015 45,082 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 31,904 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 21,821 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 15,049 miles

Front wipers judder across screen

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)

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 HDJ is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HDJ, 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 HDJ registered?

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

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