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LY09 HWF

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,676 mi
Last recorded93,676 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY09 HWF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 93,676 miles

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy offside and nearside (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2026 93,676 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jul 2026 93,668 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2025 93,586 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen marked by wiper blade.

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

Rear Axle corroded.

Fail 10 Jul 2025 93,586 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1 x SP13 Wiper fitted. (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen marked by wiper blade.

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

Rear Axle corroded.

Pass 10 Jul 2024 93,357 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 9 Jul 2024 93,357 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 93,272 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2023 93,272 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 92,306 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing. (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive appears to be o/s/f driveshaft seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing and beginning to mark windscreen. (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear outer handbrake cables beginning to split allowing the ingress of dirt and moisture.

Pass 29 Jun 2021 90,790 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 85,986 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 78,800 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 73,826 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

Fail 27 Apr 2018 73,826 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 May 2017 62,119 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 54,412 miles

Rear exhaust back box outer casing corroded

Pass 8 May 2015 43,090 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 38,338 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear and o/s/f tyres cracking

Pass 21 Aug 2013 31,809 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 14 Aug 2012 24,473 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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LY09 HWF is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue 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 LY09 HWF, 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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LY09 HWF is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 August 2009.

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