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AU09 ODY

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

55,295 mi
Last recorded55,295 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU09 ODY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2024 55,295 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2023 46,877 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

General corrosion

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

Fail 5 Oct 2023 46,877 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Behind road wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front of both outer sils (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front of both rear arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

General corrosion

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

Play in front top mounts

Pass 29 Sep 2022 35,255 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 28,640 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 28,623 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 26,947 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 26,947 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 26,675 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 25,417 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracked in tread as well (5.2.3 (e))

many other parts starting to corrode

Fail 12 Feb 2019 25,369 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracked in tread as well (5.2.3 (e))

many other parts starting to corrode

Pass 6 Feb 2018 23,882 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 23,882 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 21,639 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 19,889 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 17,811 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 15,393 miles

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

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

rear tyres cracking

Pass 28 Feb 2013 12,976 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 10,593 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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AU09 ODY is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AU09 ODY, 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 AU09 ODY registered?

AU09 ODY is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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