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S27 HSL

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

66,064 mi
Last recorded66,064 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS27 HSL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 66,064 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder worn devoid . (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder worn devoid . (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake has just met its efficiency & requires adjustment / repair

Fail 31 Jul 2026 66,064 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak exhaust clamp loose . Tightened up (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder worn devoid . (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder worn devoid . (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake has just met its efficiency & requires adjustment / repair

Pass 1 Aug 2025 60,543 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 55,176 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2024 55,176 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2024 55,160 miles

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer sill corrosion

under coversfitted

Pass 3 Jul 2023 53,258 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2023 53,229 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Axle corroded at coil spring mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 50,156 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Generally deteriorated system. Slight leak to both front flex section & rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake pad wear sensor wire insecure (re-clipped)

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Cut/Split to inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 46,104 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 44,093 miles

rear axle has been undersealed

rear silencer corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2019 40,858 miles

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

Rear Exhaust corroded not blowing at time of test

Pass 13 Jul 2017 32,691 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 29,169 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 29,169 miles

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement both (3.5.1k)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 26,293 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 22,937 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 22,901 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 20,192 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 13,674 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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S27 HSL is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red 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 S27 HSL, 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 S27 HSL registered?

S27 HSL is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 August 2009.

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