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HV09 KMK

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

135,567 mi
Last recorded135,567 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2024 135,567 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2024 135,544 miles

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

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

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 18 Jan 2024 127,350 miles

front nearside brake pad wear wire broken

front pads approx 80% worn

Fail 17 Jan 2024 127,323 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1756514 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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))

front nearside brake pad wear wire broken

front pads approx 80% worn

Pass 5 Jan 2023 115,500 miles

Front exhaust flexi broken

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2023 115,498 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Front exhaust flexi broken

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also nails in tread / flat (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Dec 2021 111,106 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear wiper blade defective

Fail 21 Dec 2021 111,106 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake cable insecure Handbrake cable bracket broken (1.1.15 (c))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake cable insecure Handbrake cable bracket broken (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175-65-14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear wiper blade defective

Pass 4 Dec 2020 106,739 miles

exhaust corroded

n-s-f top mount

o-s-f rack end slight play in

Fail 2 Dec 2020 106,737 miles

Front Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

front discs corroded

n-s-f top mount

o-s-f rack end slight play in

Pass 18 Dec 2019 99,086 miles

O/S/R bump stop adrift.

Pass 2 Nov 2018 89,700 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 79,935 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2017 79,935 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 70,442 miles

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

Front Exhaust to engine clamp broken

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust joint clamp broken

Fail 21 Sep 2016 70,442 miles

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

Front Exhaust to engine clamp broken

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust joint clamp broken

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 63,260 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2014 52,373 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 52,373 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 42,338 miles

both wiper blades slightly worn

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2013 42,338 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both wiper blades slightly worn

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2012 32,708 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 KMK 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 59.1%.

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

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