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SG09 HWW

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,484 mi
Last recorded142,484 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG09 HWW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 142,484 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2025 142,476 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2024 129,670 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 121,942 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2023 121,942 miles

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 120,525 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 116,327 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 107,535 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2019 98,549 miles

Exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

Exhaust rear box slightly deteriorated

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 88,957 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 24 Apr 2018 88,739 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 4 May 2017 80,394 miles

Coolant leak at timing belt/oil filter area. Slight ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak at engine and nearside of gearbox. Slight ()

Fail 4 May 2017 80,394 miles

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

Coolant leak at timing belt/oil filter area. Slight ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak at engine and nearside of gearbox. Slight ()

Pass 14 May 2016 73,525 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 1.90mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2.60mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2.20mm (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Fail 7 May 2016 73,379 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 1.90mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2.60mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2.20mm (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Pass 2 May 2015 62,674 miles

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

exhaust backbox corroded

Pass 22 May 2014 55,983 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 53,556 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

rear silencer clamp missing but still secure

Pass 4 Mar 2013 42,090 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 30,072 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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SG09 HWW 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 75%.

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 SG09 HWW, 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 SG09 HWW registered?

SG09 HWW is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 March 2009.

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