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CE09 OCO

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

157,089 mi
Last recorded157,089 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE09 OCO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 157,089 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 94,335 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leaking from manifold/ down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear axle bean corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2025 94,275 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leaking from manifold/ down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated C V Boot damaged (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear axle bean corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 90,257 miles

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

corrosion at rear

Fail 19 Aug 2024 90,256 miles

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened on inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

corrosion at rear

Pass 31 Jul 2023 87,145 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Jul 2023 87,135 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 86,709 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 86,706 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 84,548 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 77,777 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 70,665 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi damaged. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Movement at upper attachment. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable (5.1.1 (a))

Vehicle showing signs of previous accident damage.

Fail 19 Jul 2019 70,659 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring with an unsafe modification Incorrectly fitted. (5.3.1 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi damaged. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Movement at upper attachment. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable (5.1.1 (a))

Vehicle showing signs of previous accident damage.

Pass 16 Jan 2018 67,581 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 60,665 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2017 60,427 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2016 51,300 miles

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both side (2.7.4)

exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2015 46,210 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 41,170 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear exhaust section outer skin deteriorated

Pass 5 Mar 2013 40,142 miles

Oil leak

rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

Fail 5 Mar 2013 40,142 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 Mar 2012 30,419 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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CE09 OCO is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 CE09 OCO, 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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CE09 OCO is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 3 March 2009.

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