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HW09 GYU

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

96,975 mi
Last recorded96,975 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 96,975 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front both wheel trims missing

Front slight brake bind

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

Offside Rear slight brake bind

Fail 20 Nov 2025 96,973 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front both wheel trims missing

Front slight brake bind

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

Offside Rear slight brake bind

Pass 14 Nov 2024 86,011 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and rear section slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel trim missing

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

Offside Front wheel trim missing

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 76,885 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2023 76,882 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 75,108 miles

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

Rear exhaust in poor condition

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 69,743 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 64,431 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 56,710 miles

Coolant leak bottom of radiator signs of a leak ()

Rear 1 of 2 support rubbers split

Fail 29 May 2019 56,709 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective temp cap (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak bottom of radiator signs of a leak ()

Rear 1 of 2 support rubbers split

Pass 1 Jun 2018 52,724 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm cant see inner pads to access wear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

radiator signs of a leak

windscreen score marked by a wiper

Pass 31 May 2017 48,935 miles

Nearside Rear not able 2 check seatbelt clasp stuck under seat base

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 45,034 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2016 45,022 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 39,928 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 34,755 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 28,957 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 May 2012 19,085 miles

cut o/s/r tyre sidewall

h/lamp aim on lower limit

minor corrosion rear exhaust box

both front tyre sidewalls cracked/worn

both rear tyre sidewalls cracked

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 GYU is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GYU, 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 GYU registered?

HW09 GYU is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 May 2009.

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