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ST09 HLG

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

88,701 mi
Last recorded88,701 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST09 HLG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2025 88,701 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2025 88,698 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 83,439 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2024 83,323 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 76,823 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 9 Jan 2023 76,823 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Dec 2021 69,647 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess Both rear hanging under axel (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable Rear axel repaired (5.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 64,393 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 64,392 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 61,950 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 61,950 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 54,241 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 46,191 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (3.7.B.5b)

Front exhaust mount bracket broken

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle beam bushes (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

Front both front tyres badly worn on edges

Oil leak engine sump rotten through ()

Fail 16 Mar 2018 46,192 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both axle beam bushes (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded all four springs (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust brackets broken

inflation kit out of date

Front both front tyres badly worn on edges

Oil leak engine sump rotten through ()

Pass 6 Feb 2018 45,768 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit attachment corroded but not seriously weakened top mount (2.4.F.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak sump ()

Fail 1 Feb 2018 45,768 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit attachment corroded and seriously weakened top mount (2.4.F.1c)

Front exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit attachment corroded but not seriously weakened top mount (2.4.F.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak sump ()

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 32,500 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 32,500 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 30,357 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 26,618 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 21,470 miles

Oil leak

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust corroded and slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 Aug 2013 18,181 miles

rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Aug 2012 14,153 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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ST09 HLG is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue 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 ST09 HLG, 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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ST09 HLG is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 August 2009.

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