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HY09 HBD

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

88,996 mi
Last recorded88,996 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY09 HBD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 88,996 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2026 88,989 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2025 83,573 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 78,167 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 74,187 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 71,287 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 71,287 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 65,814 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 63,005 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 59,666 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 55,433 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front top cup, nut and stud (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded offside and nearside rear (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

Fail 1 Mar 2018 55,433 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front top cup, nut and stud (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded offside and nearside rear (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

Pass 17 Feb 2017 50,627 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (2.4.C.1b)

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 26 Feb 2016 45,149 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (2.4.G.1)

Rear silencer outer skin deteriorated

Pass 20 Feb 2015 39,446 miles

rear silencer deteriated

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 34,149 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

offside and nearside rear tyres worn on edges

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2013 26,345 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

Fail 15 Feb 2013 26,345 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

Pass 15 Feb 2012 19,905 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

rear silencer deteriated

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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HY09 HBD is a 2009 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 HY09 HBD, 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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HY09 HBD is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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