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HY09 MJO

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,692 mi
Last recorded83,692 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 83,692 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2026 83,692 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2025 71,998 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect weeping as well (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Fail 14 May 2025 71,998 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both fading (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect weeping as well (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective start separating (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 May 2024 65,802 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 May 2024 65,802 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2023 57,425 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 6 May 2023 57,425 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction phone holder and air fresheners removed (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 19 May 2022 54,072 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))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 52,346 miles

note exhaust deteriourated

note osf nsf tyres slightly perished

Pass 18 Feb 2020 50,423 miles

Rear silencer corroded and clamp missing

Fail 18 Feb 2020 50,423 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Rear silencer corroded and clamp missing

Pass 25 Feb 2019 47,234 miles

Central Front Exhaust flexible pipe deteriorated.

Exhaust system corroded.

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre perished.

Nearside Rear Exhaust clamp missing .

Nearside Rear Service brake performance lagging in operation slightly.

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside Rear Fuel cap not locking correctly, but still seal ok.

Offside Rear Tyre tread on 3mm .

Pass 20 Feb 2018 43,728 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake cable bracket broken but not insecure.

Pass 20 Feb 2017 39,637 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Battery loose ,but not insecure. ()

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

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

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

Nearside Rear exhaust clamp corroded and starting to break up.

O/S/F and N/S/F tyres worn on inner and outer edge.

O/S/R and N/S/R tyre perished.

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

Offside Rear tyre just under 3mm of tread.

Pass 20 Feb 2016 38,229 miles

All tyres worn + slightly perished.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust section + clamp deteriorated slightly .

Pass 7 Feb 2015 32,205 miles

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

Rear exhaust section slightly deteriorated.

Rear tyres slightly perished.

Pass 1 Mar 2014 28,514 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust rear section slightly deteriorated.

Pass 9 Feb 2013 23,792 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 18,613 miles

exhaust rear section slighty corroded

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 MJO is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 HY09 MJO, 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 MJO is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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