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M16 HJX

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

88,092 mi
Last recorded88,092 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM16 HJX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 88,092 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 83,899 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2024 83,899 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 80,224 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 77,435 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Aug 2022 77,431 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 69,624 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 65,126 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 59,831 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 59,831 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2018 56,822 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 53,437 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 48,869 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 41,955 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 34,646 miles

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

exhaust system starting to corode.

Pass 3 May 2013 26,495 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 20,474 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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M16 HJX is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 M16 HJX, 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 M16 HJX registered?

M16 HJX is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 May 2009.

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