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HV09 KOD

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,432 mi
Last recorded80,432 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 80,432 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 79,319 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2024 79,318 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 27 Sep 2023 78,247 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2023 78,247 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Reversing lamp inoperative

Pass 2 Sep 2022 77,572 miles

exhaust system deteriorated and corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2021 77,144 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Sep 2021 77,144 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 72,672 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 68,967 miles

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

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 26 Sep 2019 68,967 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 27 Sep 2018 67,715 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 66,478 miles

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 27 Sep 2016 65,027 miles

Front brake pads 5 mm approx/discs lipped/worn

Front suspension arm rear bushes deteriorating not resulting in excess movement

Front tyres 3 mm

Fail 27 Sep 2016 65,027 miles

Front brake pads 5 mm approx/discs lipped/worn

Front suspension arm rear bushes deteriorating not resulting in excess movement

Front tyres 3 mm

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 57,166 miles

Coolant level low -radiator corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2014 49,240 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2014 48,802 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 38,472 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 38,472 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 27,813 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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 KOD is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KOD, 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 KOD registered?

HV09 KOD is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 July 2009.

Is HV09 KOD safe to buy?

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