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KV09 HYR

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,528 mi
Last recorded99,528 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV09 HYR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 99,528 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear drum pads slight binding

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

Rear windscreen wiper damaged

Pass 14 Mar 2025 95,603 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Mar 2025 95,568 miles

Brake lever pivot has excessive wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory indirect vision device seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel Both Sides (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 92,114 miles

cam belt is noisy (reach the time to replace)

Fail 7 Mar 2024 92,003 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn dust cover damage to (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

cam belt is noisy (reach the time to replace)

Pass 7 Mar 2023 85,488 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front subframe crossmember corroded

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre also has a cut in the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front subframe crossmember corroded

Rear rear exhaust box deteriorated and mount deteriorated

all 4 coil springs corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2023 85,488 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front subframe crossmember corroded

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre also has a cut in the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front subframe crossmember corroded

Rear rear exhaust box deteriorated and mount deteriorated

all 4 coil springs corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2022 77,392 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear bump stop broken

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

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

rear exhaust box in poor condition

rear exhaust mount deteriorated

Pass 16 Dec 2020 73,288 miles

Exhaust Rear Silencer Deteriorating

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush/Mounting Deteriorating Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 71,531 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 65,422 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 59,313 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 52,022 miles

Both rear wheel inner rims slightly distorted

Front wiper blades incorrect size for vehicle but still clear screen effectively

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2016 45,674 miles

rear exhaust corroding

Fail 4 Jan 2016 45,674 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

rear exhaust corroding

Pass 6 Jan 2015 41,553 miles

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

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

rear exhaust corroding

rear top shock absorber bushes starting to split

Fail 6 Jan 2015 41,553 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

offside front brake pads wearing low

rear exhaust corroding

rear top shock absorber bushes starting to split

Pass 2 Jan 2014 35,620 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroding

both front tyres worn to edges

nearside rear tyre worn close to limit

Pass 2 Jan 2013 27,639 miles

n/s/f lower wishbone inner bush starting to perish

Pass 5 Jan 2012 20,582 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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KV09 HYR is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red 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 KV09 HYR, 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 KV09 HYR registered?

KV09 HYR is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 March 2009.

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