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OV09 HSN

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

73,120 mi
Last recorded73,120 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV09 HSN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 73,120 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2026 73,117 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Passenger's seat with a defective structure (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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Pass 18 Jul 2025 71,218 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both fronts corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jul 2025 71,218 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both fronts corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 66,107 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 16 Aug 2024 66,107 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 60,568 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 60,568 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

Pass 9 Nov 2022 55,948 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 47,911 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 39,997 miles

rear axle showing corrosion

Pass 13 May 2019 34,479 miles

2 rear springs showing heavy corrosion

Fail 13 May 2019 34,479 miles

2 rear springs showing heavy corrosion

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2018 30,588 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 30,588 miles

Stop lamp not working both outer (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 May 2017 26,984 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 23,249 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 23,248 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 May 2015 19,234 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2014 15,383 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 11,961 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 8,733 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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OV09 HSN is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 OV09 HSN, 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 OV09 HSN registered?

OV09 HSN is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 May 2009.

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