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HY09 MDF

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,092 mi
Last recorded99,092 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY09 MDF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 99,092 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

side to side movement in clutch pedal

Pass 26 Aug 2025 88,992 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2025 88,992 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2025 86,687 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Gearbox oil leak

Handbrake cables broken

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

Nearside Sill damage

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 80,571 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 77,377 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer sill area damaged

Nearside Rear hand brake cable mount broken

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear hand brake cable mount broken

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2023 77,377 miles

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer sill area damaged

Nearside Rear hand brake cable mount broken

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear hand brake cable mount broken

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 64,404 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake cable mount broken but cable is still secure

Nearside sill damaged

rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 23 Jul 2021 57,796 miles

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

Nearside Rear road wheel damaged on inner edge

Pass 13 Jul 2020 52,492 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear clamp missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Hand brake cable mounting broken on rear suspension arm but not insecure

Fail 13 Jul 2020 52,492 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear clamp missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Hand brake cable mounting broken on rear suspension arm but not insecure

Pass 1 Aug 2019 49,202 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded / broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose joining clamp missing and box slightly deteriorated (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2019 49,199 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded / broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose joining clamp missing and box slightly deteriorated (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 43,869 miles

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Offside rear (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 35,736 miles

Nearside Rear 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 20 Apr 2016 27,211 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 22,912 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 18,441 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 15,925 miles

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 tyre outer sidewall cut

Pass 23 Apr 2013 15,925 miles

nearside front tyre outer sidewall cut

Pass 25 Apr 2012 13,138 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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HY09 MDF is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HY09 MDF, 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 HY09 MDF registered?

HY09 MDF is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 April 2009.

Is HY09 MDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY09 MDF shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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