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MA09 HWU

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

97,770 mi
Last recorded97,770 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA09 HWU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 97,770 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 95,388 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2024 95,388 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 87,252 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 79,100 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 71,058 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 64,372 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 48,187 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2018 42,474 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 42,474 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 May 2017 37,392 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 33,007 miles

radiator leaking.

Pass 27 May 2015 28,334 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 22,861 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 19,058 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 13,481 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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MA09 HWU is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 MA09 HWU, 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 MA09 HWU registered?

MA09 HWU is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 May 2009.

Is MA09 HWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA09 HWU shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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