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P3 HDN

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

85,739 mi
Last recorded85,739 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP3 HDN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 85,739 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 83,748 miles

Rear Axle Corroded

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2024 83,725 miles

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

Rear Axle Corroded

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 80,266 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust rubber (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 76,781 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 76,781 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 74,854 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 74,854 miles

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

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

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

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 73,103 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 73,103 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 71,251 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 65,910 miles

centre to rear exhaust clamp missing

front exhaust clamp broken

rear exhaust corroding

scratches to windscreen

Fail 7 Jan 2019 65,898 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

centre to rear exhaust clamp missing

front exhaust clamp broken

rear exhaust corroding

scratches to windscreen

Pass 1 May 2018 65,123 miles

exhaust back box rusty

marks on windscreen

Fail 1 May 2018 65,122 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust back box rusty

marks on windscreen

Pass 4 Apr 2017 62,528 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 58,001 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2016 58,001 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 53,327 miles

silencer deteriorated

Pass 3 May 2014 46,440 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre has a cut on the tread not deep enough to reach cords

rear exhaust outer casing deteriorated

Pass 3 May 2013 41,576 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 41,576 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 27,290 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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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P3 HDN is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 P3 HDN, 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 P3 HDN registered?

P3 HDN is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2009.

Is P3 HDN safe to buy?

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