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HW09 GLY

2009 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

128,377 mi
Last recorded128,377 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW09 GLY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 128,377 miles

rear axle corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2026 128,352 miles

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2025 124,280 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 120,606 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing.

Exhaust support rubbers perished.

Exhaust system corroded and slight blow from front.

Nearside Front Headlamp support bracket broken.

Nearside Rear Parking brake cable support bracket broken.

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Low effort and slow to react. (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Axle corroded.

Fail 14 Oct 2024 120,606 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing.

Exhaust support rubbers perished.

Exhaust system corroded and slight blow from front.

Nearside Front Headlamp support bracket broken.

Nearside Rear Parking brake cable support bracket broken.

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Low effort and slow to react. (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Axle corroded.

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 118,389 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise tyre starting to wear on outer edge replace as soon as possible (budget 175.65r14.82t) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise tyre worn low on outer edge and also cut to tread replace as soon as possible (budget 175.65r14.82t) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise tyre starting to wear on outer edge replace as soon as possible (budget 175.65r14.82t) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 114,793 miles

Nearside Front head lamp unit slight movement

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

Fail 17 Oct 2022 114,793 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front head lamp unit slight movement

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

coolant level very low

Pass 4 Aug 2021 101,411 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Coolant leak engine rad damp/wet

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Aug 2021 101,411 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Coolant leak engine rad damp/wet

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 96,480 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi section joint (6.1.2 (a))

The whole exhaust system is corroding and the clamp is missing between the rear silencer and the centre section

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 83,653 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 74,164 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 61,382 miles

Rear silencer outer skin corroded. Not blowing

Pass 27 Feb 2016 47,937 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 35,764 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 27,059 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 25,372 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 23,893 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 GLY is a 2009 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GLY, 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 GLY registered?

HW09 GLY is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 June 2009.

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