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HV09 HDU

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

88,633 mi
Last recorded88,633 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV09 HDU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 88,633 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 87,857 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2024 87,222 miles

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

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

near side off side front tyres slightly perished and worn on edges

Pass 13 May 2023 83,133 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 78,194 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2021 74,624 miles
Fail 11 May 2021 74,624 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2020 72,776 miles

all coil springs corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2019 69,255 miles

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

Rear exhaust box mount on safety strap but not likely to fall off

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

Fail 21 Oct 2019 69,255 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust box mount on safety strap but not likely to fall off

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 65,288 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2017 61,291 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Oct 2017 61,291 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)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 57,549 miles

clutch pedal assembly has free play

exhaust flexie pipe slightly detetiorated

minor exhaust blow from centre to rear joint

Fail 13 Oct 2016 57,549 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure badly cracked and perished 175/65/14 (4.1.D.1b)

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

clutch pedal assembly has free play

exhaust flexie pipe slightly detetiorated

minor exhaust blow from centre to rear joint

Pass 10 Oct 2015 53,500 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2015 53,500 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)

Fail 15 Oct 2014 48,684 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 48,684 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 37,521 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 25,060 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 32,870 miles

rear silencer corroded

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 HDU is a 2009 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HV09 HDU, 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 HDU registered?

HV09 HDU is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 March 2009.

Is HV09 HDU safe to buy?

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