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HW09 ELV

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,099 mi
Last recorded60,099 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW09 ELV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 60,099 miles

Back box outer skin corroded

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

Pass 24 Jul 2025 47,640 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2025 47,640 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 44,922 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat nav holder and air freshener

Fail 9 Aug 2024 44,922 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat nav holder and air freshener

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 40,934 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 36,533 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2021 29,993 miles

Nearside 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))

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

exhaust deteriorated

temporary fuel cap

Pass 3 Nov 2020 23,507 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

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

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 3 Nov 2020 23,507 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

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

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

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

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2019 21,503 miles

MOT approved temp fuel cap fitted

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished, tyre 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust system, centre and rear slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 Apr 2018 21,333 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

centre and rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 24 Apr 2017 21,046 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear silencer slightly corroded

mot approved temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 24 Apr 2017 21,046 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear silencer slightly corroded

mot approved temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2016 20,680 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

engine management light is on

exhaust corroding

Pass 31 Mar 2015 20,286 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 19,894 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 19,379 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 19,379 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 18,095 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 ELV is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ELV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HW09 ELV registered?

HW09 ELV is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 March 2009.

Is HW09 ELV safe to buy?

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