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SK09 HNU

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

92,160 mi
Last recorded92,160 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK09 HNU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 92,160 miles

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

Front under body of vehicle undersealed

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre fitted to a bus or coach is close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 90,625 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2024 90,625 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 85,680 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2023 85,680 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 78,937 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 75,605 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 70,848 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear axle beam slight corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2020 70,848 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases hole in exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi also bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear axle beam slight corroded

Pass 16 May 2019 63,962 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi. also bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front wipe slight damage

Oil leak, but not excessive at sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 15 May 2018 58,600 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 15 May 2018 58,598 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2017 52,671 miles

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

Oil leak sump ()

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 19 May 2017 52,671 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively torn and smearing (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed and near legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

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

Oil leak sump ()

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 4 May 2016 45,495 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 45,495 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 May 2015 38,802 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing 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)

Pass 5 May 2014 31,959 miles

advise new nearside washer jet

back box on exhaust system outer skin corroded

nearside front door mirror taped on

Fail 26 Apr 2014 31,895 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

advise new nearside washer jet

back box on exhaust system outer skin corroded

nearside front door mirror taped on

Pass 28 Apr 2013 24,874 miles

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2012 16,191 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 12,795 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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SK09 HNU is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver 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 SK09 HNU, 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 SK09 HNU registered?

SK09 HNU is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 4 March 2009.

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