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AO09 OYV

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

128,179 mi
Last recorded128,179 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 OYV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 128,179 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2024 125,295 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe extensions (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Dec 2024 125,292 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe extensions (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 118,129 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sub frame extensions (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Nearside and offside (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Lower Axle deformed but serviceable Where rear coil spring fits (5.1.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 5 Dec 2023 118,105 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Axle fractured Spring mounting (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sub frame extensions (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Nearside and offside (5.3.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both blades are insecure (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 106,589 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 103,314 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Nearside and offside require adjustment (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside axle mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 100,244 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Footbrake and handbrake both require adjustment (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside coil spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 98,005 miles

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 23 May 2019 97,937 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 1 Jun 2018 95,964 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 95,960 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 23 May 2017 94,990 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 May 2016 85,975 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 73,313 miles

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

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 13 May 2014 57,766 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 43,747 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 26,084 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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AO09 OYV is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AO09 OYV, 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 OYV is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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