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MF09 HMJ

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

102,623 mi
Last recorded102,623 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF09 HMJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 102,623 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 102,576 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 May 2024 102,573 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

clutch fluid level low

clutch reservoir insecure

excessive free play in clutch pedal mounts

Pass 13 Jul 2023 99,283 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 93,736 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2022 93,736 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 84,248 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2021 84,248 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 77,963 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2020 77,963 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 74,780 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 74,780 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 74,318 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2018 74,316 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 63,040 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 63,032 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 57,504 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

child seat fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2015 51,450 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 51,450 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 46,243 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 38,124 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 31,401 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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MF09 HMJ is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MF09 HMJ, 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 MF09 HMJ registered?

MF09 HMJ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 March 2009.

Is MF09 HMJ safe to buy?

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