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HW09 GYT

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

66,145 mi
Last recorded66,145 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW09 GYT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 66,145 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm. LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6mm. 195/45x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Nov 2025 66,136 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall. 195/45x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system deteriorated

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NO TREAD on inner edge. 195/45x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm. LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6mm. 195/45x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 63,093 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leaking From Flexible Joint & Rear Silencer/Back Box Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slightly Damaged/Cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Top Suspension Mount Cap (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2024 63,093 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Lower Dust Cover Is Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Dust Cover Is Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Dust Cover Is Split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leaking From Flexible Joint & Rear Silencer/Back Box Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slightly Damaged/Cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Top Suspension Mount Cap (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 59,710 miles

Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front upper mount, washers corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mount, slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished, tyre is 10 years old, 2.4mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle/subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

baulk head scuttle panel corroded

engine oil level, close to MIN

front flexy exhaust pipe, slight deterioration

Pass 7 Oct 2022 56,546 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 52,153 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 52,150 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 48,321 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 46,525 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 45,088 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 43,793 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 21 Sep 2017 43,788 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Braking system leaking Brake hose (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Sep 2016 41,011 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 37,245 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 34,191 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 26,518 miles

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

both wipers juddering on screen but ok for mot

Fail 5 Apr 2014 26,518 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both wipers juddering on screen but ok for mot

Pass 30 Apr 2013 19,135 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 16,417 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 16,417 miles

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

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 GYT is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver 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 HW09 GYT, 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 GYT registered?

HW09 GYT is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 April 2009.

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