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HY09 HBF

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

94,377 mi
Last recorded94,377 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 94,377 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2025 94,377 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 79,771 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 70,101 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 May 2022 60,924 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust rubbers perished (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front unable to tilt seat to gain access to rear. due to missing handle

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box corroded, slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 May 2022 60,906 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust rubbers perished (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front unable to tilt seat to gain access to rear. due to missing handle

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box corroded, slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 May 2021 48,291 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm centre and outer tread (175/65/14) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front wing damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dot code 3715 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

Fail 7 May 2021 48,291 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm centre and outer tread (175/65/14) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front wing damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dot code 3715 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

Pass 7 May 2020 37,914 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm. 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

both rear seat back rests insecure on pre check

fuel cap insecure on pre check.

Pass 1 Apr 2019 25,091 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 10,828 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 10,588 miles

front pads getting low

wheel trim fitted

Fail 16 Feb 2017 10,588 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front pads getting low

wheel trim fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2016 9,900 miles

accident damage to vehicle

plastic wheel trims fitted to road wheels

Pass 4 Feb 2015 9,099 miles

hub caps fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2014 8,333 miles

hub caps fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2013 7,514 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 6,495 miles

o/s/f tyre outer sidewall marked

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 HBF is a 2009 Ford Ka in White 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 HY09 HBF, 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 HBF is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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