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HW09 ASX

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

75,297 mi
Last recorded75,297 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW09 ASX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 75,297 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2025 75,256 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 70,451 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2024 70,434 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 67,000 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Upper bush/mount (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 63,774 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Upper mount/bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 2 Dec 2021 59,628 miles

Nearside front mcpherson strut top mounting worn

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 2 Dec 2021 59,615 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside front mcpherson strut top mounting worn

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 10 Dec 2020 57,897 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 57,897 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 55,406 miles

rear axle has surface corrosion

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2018 52,682 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake pads 3mm approx (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened strut top mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and perished all around tread will need attention soon (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and perished all around tread will need attention soon (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

surface corrosion rear axle beam

Pass 26 Jun 2017 50,077 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 47,345 miles

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

damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 24 Mar 2015 45,526 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

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

offside front tyre splitting, ply or cord not visible

Pass 20 Mar 2014 40,916 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Mar 2014 40,916 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 30,988 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 24,692 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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HW09 ASX is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 HW09 ASX, 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 HW09 ASX registered?

HW09 ASX is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 3 June 2009.

Is HW09 ASX safe to buy?

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