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HV09 NBY

2009 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,183 mi
Last recorded110,183 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV09 NBY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 110,183 miles

Bonnet stay missing

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2025 105,381 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))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 94,184 miles

Clutch pedal pivot broken and very loose

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Wipers streaky

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Spring cups in rear axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 78,862 miles

Clutch pedal broken insecure

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Mar 2023 78,847 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to condition of exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flex pipe broken (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder & air fresheners ()

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 175/65R14 82H (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 65,844 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 51,805 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 46,981 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 43,860 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 39,952 miles

o/s/r rear tyre perished 175/65/14

under-body panels fitted

Fail 18 Jan 2018 39,952 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

center pipe corroded

o/s/r rear tyre perished 175/65/14

under-body panels fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2017 37,159 miles

Offside Rear tyre slight cracking in tread

Offside parking brake cable in poor condition

undertrays fitted

Fail 19 Jan 2017 37,159 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear tyre slight cracking in tread

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside parking brake cable in poor condition

undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2016 34,465 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust rear joint slight leak (7.1.2)

internal head/light adjuster moved

offside rear tyre slight cracking in tread

undertrays fitted

Fail 30 Jan 2016 34,465 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust rear joint slight leak (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

internal head/light adjuster moved

offside rear tyre slight cracking in tread

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2015 30,500 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 85,135 miles

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

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

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

centre exhaust very rusty

Pass 9 Jan 2014 28,140 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 24,854 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 24,854 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 14,351 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 NBY is a 2009 Ford Ka in Grey 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 NBY, 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 NBY registered?

HV09 NBY is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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