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HV09 LSK

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

72,126 mi
Last recorded72,126 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 72,126 miles

Front exhaust flexi perishing

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

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

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

coolant level low

oil level on minimum

Pass 27 May 2025 68,996 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2025 68,993 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2024 67,284 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))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 May 2024 67,284 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 65,896 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both n/s and o/s. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both n/s and o/s. (5.2.3 (e))

Lower Exhaust mounting defective Both front and rear. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust silencer corroded. outer skin peeling off.

Rear Lower Axle corroded.

Fail 24 May 2023 65,896 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both n/s and o/s. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both n/s and o/s. (5.2.3 (e))

Lower Exhaust mounting defective Both front and rear. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust silencer corroded. outer skin peeling off.

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

Rear Lower Axle corroded.

Pass 31 May 2022 63,392 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded and outer skin peeling

Fail 31 May 2022 63,392 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded and outer skin peeling

Pass 19 May 2021 60,010 miles

exhaust duct corroded

Fail 19 May 2021 60,010 miles

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

exhaust duct corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2020 57,192 miles

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

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Wrong size (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust clamp corroded through

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 21 May 2020 57,181 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Wrong size (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust clamp corroded through

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2019 50,893 miles

N/S O/S FRONT BRAKE DISC PITTED AND SCORRED

N/S O/S FRONT WINDSCREEN WIPERS DETEORATING

REAR EXHAUST SILNCER CORRODED

Pass 16 Feb 2018 49,460 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

exhaust system corroded

offside tyre perished

rear exhaust silencer delaminated

Pass 31 Jan 2017 48,141 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer casing corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2016 45,159 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded heavily

Pass 17 Feb 2015 42,014 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f tyre inner and outer edges worn

Pass 19 Feb 2014 35,093 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 27,837 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 19,481 miles

brake fluid level low

front brake pads worn low

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 LSK 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 71.4%.

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 LSK, 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 LSK is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 March 2009.

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