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HW09 HLK

2009 Ford Ka

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

38,770 mi
Last recorded38,770 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW09 HLK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 38,770 miles

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

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2026 38,768 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 30 May 2025 36,178 miles

Head lamps slightly tarnished, beam image blurred

Near side wish bone rear bush starting to split

Rear exhaust corroded

Rear suspension corroded

Fail 30 May 2025 36,178 miles

Head lamps slightly tarnished, beam image blurred

Near side wish bone rear bush starting to split

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 22 May 2024 33,748 miles
Fail 22 May 2024 33,747 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 May 2023 31,925 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 31,925 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to coolant leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 31,915 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

front brake discs very rusty

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 8 Jun 2021 31,242 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))

front brake discs rusty

small dents on wheel rims

Pass 29 May 2020 30,464 miles

both front top mounts corroding

Pass 10 Jun 2019 28,425 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 25,627 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

both rear tyres cracking around tread on outer side walls

Fail 11 Jun 2018 25,613 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

both rear tyres cracking around tread on outer side walls

Pass 9 Jun 2017 23,354 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged distorted inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 20,710 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexible joint (7.1.2)

cracks in tread of both rear tyres

Pass 5 May 2016 20,247 miles

nearside rear tyre deteriorating

offside rear tyre deteriorating

Pass 29 May 2015 16,320 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 13,913 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 10,558 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 6,900 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 HLK is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 HLK, 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 HLK registered?

HW09 HLK is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 June 2009.

Is HW09 HLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW09 HLK shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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