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AO09 OLC

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

99,400 mi
Last recorded99,400 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 OLC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 99,400 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2025 99,400 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 96,939 miles

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

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

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

Rear wiper blade

Fail 24 Jun 2024 96,939 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Rear wiper blade

Pass 4 Aug 2023 93,826 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted on inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

rear bump stops insecure

unable to tilt offside seat back

Fail 4 Aug 2023 93,826 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted on inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

rear bump stops insecure

unable to tilt offside seat back

Pass 1 Aug 2022 90,007 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi section deteriorated and rear silencer deteriorated. rear rubber mounting splitting too (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play at mot limit and dust cover splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear bump stops loose

rear subframe rusty

Fail 1 Aug 2022 90,007 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi section deteriorated and rear silencer deteriorated. rear rubber mounting splitting too (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play at mot limit and dust cover splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear bump stops loose

rear subframe rusty

Pass 3 Aug 2021 85,781 miles

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

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

front registration plate becoming deteriorated

nearside front tyre wearing on edges, offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

rear exhaust silencer becoming deteriorated

slight wear on nearside front brake disc

sump slightly rusty

Fail 2 Aug 2021 85,778 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

front registration plate becoming deteriorated

nearside front tyre wearing on edges, offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

rear exhaust silencer becoming deteriorated

slight wear on nearside front brake disc

sump slightly rusty

Pass 7 Aug 2020 82,619 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box also poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 78,113 miles

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

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

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

sump rusty

Fail 10 Apr 2019 78,112 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

front exhaust clamp missing

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

sump rusty

Pass 18 Apr 2018 73,139 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm and low on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front exhaust clamp poor and rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

offside front suspension top metal cup corroded

sump slightly rusty

Fail 18 Apr 2018 73,139 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm and low on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front exhaust clamp poor and rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

offside front suspension top metal cup corroded

sump slightly rusty

Pass 20 Apr 2017 68,824 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

rear exhaust box poor condition

Pass 19 Apr 2016 64,523 miles

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

rear exhaust box poor condition

Fail 19 Apr 2016 64,523 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear exhaust box poor condition

Pass 10 Apr 2015 60,148 miles

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

rear section of exhaust deteriorated

Fail 10 Apr 2015 60,148 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

rear section of exhaust deteriorated

Pass 17 Apr 2014 56,045 miles

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 20 Apr 2013 47,617 miles

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

offside rear tyre 2mm, nearside rear tyre 2.5mm,

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 20 Apr 2013 47,617 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

offside rear tyre 2mm, nearside rear tyre 2.5mm,

rear exhaust silencer deterioreated

Pass 20 Apr 2012 33,622 miles

rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

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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AO09 OLC is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 AO09 OLC, 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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AO09 OLC is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 April 2009.

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