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VK09 HLJ

2009 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

27,920 mi
Last recorded27,920 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK09 HLJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 10 Aug 2026 27,920 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2025 25,762 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 23,689 miles

Front Coil spring corroded OSF/NSF (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded OSR/NSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 21,207 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre sidewall damage

Pass 24 Aug 2022 18,565 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 16,114 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 13,793 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails inside

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At rear silencer to middle pipe connection (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 May 2019 9,940 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 11,062 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 5,297 miles

Front wiper blades smearing, driver's view adequate

Nearside Rear Outer tyre sidewall perishing

Offside Rear Outer tyre sidewall perishing

tyre sidewall perishing

Pass 25 Apr 2016 4,444 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 4,014 miles

NSF tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

backbox slightly corroded

Pass 22 May 2014 3,435 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 2,795 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 2,111 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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VK09 HLJ is a 2009 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VK09 HLJ, 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 VK09 HLJ registered?

VK09 HLJ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 May 2009.

Is VK09 HLJ safe to buy?

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