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HW09 GLZ

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

72,422 mi
Last recorded72,422 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 72,422 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rubber perishing. (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2025 72,422 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Bump stop loose.

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rubber perishing. (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 70,737 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 68,940 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear tyre worn low and deteriorated

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 65,783 miles

small chip windscreen 'A' zone

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint at silencer (6.1.2 (a))

rear silencer corroded and weak

Pass 21 Sep 2021 63,158 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer corroded, weak and blowing slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Sep 2021 63,158 miles

Offside 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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer corroded, weak and blowing slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 60,919 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge right on minimum legal limit replacement advised (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge right on minimum legal limit replacement advised (5.2.3 (e))

rear silencer corroded and blowing slightly

Fail 11 Sep 2020 60,919 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge right on minimum legal limit replacement advised (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge right on minimum legal limit replacement advised (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear silencer corroded and blowing slightly

Pass 11 Sep 2019 57,724 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 53,466 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded,weak and leaking from silencer and joint ((replacement advised) (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 49,752 miles

exhaust rear silencer corroded getting weak and blowing slightly

Fail 15 Sep 2017 49,752 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust rear silencer corroded getting weak and blowing slightly

Pass 5 Sep 2016 46,592 miles

rear silencer corroded and blowing slightly

Fail 26 Aug 2016 46,527 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

rear silencer corroded and blowing slightly

Pass 24 Jul 2015 41,468 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front brake pads wearing thin (replacment recommended)

nearside front tyre on legal limit

offside front tyre close to limit and sidewall damaged

Pass 25 Jul 2014 34,213 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 27,508 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 20,716 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 GLZ is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black 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 GLZ, 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 GLZ registered?

HW09 GLZ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 May 2009.

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