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HW09 HLG

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

69,980 mi
Last recorded69,980 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW09 HLG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 69,980 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 69,130 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer, clamp missing and hanger mount cracking. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 68,301 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 67,431 miles

Exhaust back box clamp missing

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 May 2022 66,425 miles

Exhaust backbox clamp missing

Pass 25 May 2021 64,429 miles

Exhaust backbox clamp missing

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 62,633 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorated and clamp missing

Pass 4 Jun 2019 59,431 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak at radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

exhaust backbox deteriorated and clamp missing

Pass 24 May 2018 55,246 miles

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 22 May 2017 50,701 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2016 44,544 miles

rear exhaust deteriorating

Fail 18 May 2015 36,917 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

o/s/r tyre just starting to perish

rear silencer corroded

Pass 18 May 2015 36,917 miles

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

o/s/r tyre just starting to perish

rear silencer corroded

Pass 21 May 2014 31,406 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

rear silencer corroded

Pass 28 May 2013 22,963 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 22,963 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 17,063 miles

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear silencer corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2012 17,063 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear silencer corroded

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 HLG is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HLG, 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 HLG registered?

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

Is HW09 HLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW09 HLG shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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