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SK09 HPV

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

52,792 mi
Last recorded52,792 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK09 HPV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 52,792 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2026 52,792 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 51,368 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 49,985 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2024 49,985 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 48,499 miles

Nearside door mirror glass broken

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box outer casing deteriorated

Pass 20 Jan 2022 46,866 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 45,952 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2021 45,952 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 43,831 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 41,015 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Door mirror cracked

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Spring travel / assister cushion dislocated

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Rear box outer skin detaching (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2019 41,015 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Door mirror cracked

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Spring travel / assister cushion dislocated

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Rear box outer skin detaching (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 38,535 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit showing signs of cracking / perishing (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2017 35,277 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 32,204 miles

Centre Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 26,727 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 21,387 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 21,387 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 HPV is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HPV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SK09 HPV registered?

SK09 HPV is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 March 2009.

Is SK09 HPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK09 HPV shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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