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HW09 HVP

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,414 mi
Last recorded64,414 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW09 HVP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 64,414 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 21 Jan 2026 64,414 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 58,582 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 51,315 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Jan 2024 51,315 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 43,908 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 37,811 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 36,344 miles

rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Jul 2017 33,832 miles

Nearside Front tyre perishing

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system corroded and rear silencer blowing

Fail 11 Jul 2017 33,832 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both. (strong advise) (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre perishing

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear tyre 3mm badly perishing and 9 years old. (strong advise)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system corroded and rear silencer blowing

Pass 26 Jul 2016 32,120 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear tyre cracking across tread

exhaust system corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2016 32,117 miles

Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear tyre cracking across tread

exhaust system corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2015 30,899 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 28,974 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 24,034 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 18,771 miles

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

both front tyres inner edges feathered and have low tread (possible tracking fault)

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 HVP is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HVP, 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 HVP registered?

HW09 HVP is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 June 2009.

Is HW09 HVP safe to buy?

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