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MF09 HNL

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

119,890 mi
Last recorded119,890 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF09 HNL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 119,890 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 113,574 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 105,512 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2023 105,440 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 99,729 miles

Front Lower exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Just passed, Replace ASAP, (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Apr 2021 91,059 miles

Front front flexi joint deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear handbrake cable broken but secure

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

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

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

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

Rear rear tail pipe deteriorated

co emissions only just meet requirements

Fail 27 Mar 2021 90,920 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2021 90,803 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2020 83,272 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 28 Mar 2020 83,272 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 76,479 miles

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

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 22 Mar 2019 76,473 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump pan heavily corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 23 Feb 2018 70,656 miles

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2017 66,896 miles

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2016 61,246 miles

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

item removed from drivers view

Pass 27 Feb 2015 54,274 miles

Engine Management Light illuminated

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 7 Mar 2014 46,784 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 46,784 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 39,376 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 29,323 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 HNL is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HNL, 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 HNL registered?

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

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