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ST09 HZH

2009 Ford Ka

Brown Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

48,135 mi
Last recorded48,135 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST09 HZH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2026 48,135 miles

Front Coolant leak

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

general underneath corrosion ,brakes and suspension components corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2026 48,135 miles

Front Coolant leak

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

general underneath corrosion ,brakes and suspension components corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2025 42,238 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

rear axle corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2025 42,237 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2024 37,318 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2024 37,318 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2023 33,386 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2023 33,384 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2021 32,418 miles

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective front most (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged rubbed on both side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear rear axle heavily corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2020 29,789 miles

front suspension components corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 30 May 2019 27,455 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive signs of coolant leak at radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 26,092 miles

slight bind front brakes

Pass 7 Jun 2017 24,998 miles

Exhaust system becoming deteriorated

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil filter corroded

Sump slightly corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2017 24,998 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system becoming deteriorated

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil filter corroded

Sump slightly corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2016 23,894 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated

coil spring corroded Both front (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 22,501 miles

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 Jun 2014 20,906 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system deteriorated

offside wiper running off lower edge of screen

possible coolant leak at radiator lower right hand corner

sump becoming rusty

Pass 21 May 2013 18,508 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust tail pipe deteriorated outer skin peeling

Pass 8 Jun 2012 13,788 miles

outer skin of rear exhaust silencer corroded

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 HZH is a 2009 Ford Ka in Brown with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 HZH, 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 ST09 HZH registered?

ST09 HZH is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 May 2009.

Is ST09 HZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST09 HZH shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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