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DY09 OCA

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,362 mi
Last recorded98,362 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY09 OCA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 98,362 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 91,868 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Multiple points (6.1.2 (a))

Front Bumper - attachments not correctly fitted but not likely to become detached

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Inner sidewall slight damage from parking braking cable fouling (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2025 91,827 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged Fouling against exhaust and wheel (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure Attachments missing/broken (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Multiple points (6.1.2 (a))

Front Bumper - attachments not correctly fitted but not likely to become detached

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Inner sidewall slight damage from parking braking cable fouling (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 88,749 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 85,210 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 72,392 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 70,161 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp mounting bracket broken lamp not insecure

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Nov 2021 70,147 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp mounting bracket broken lamp not insecure

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 65,041 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2020 65,041 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 53,893 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 53,409 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 53,409 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 52,050 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust box has deteriorated

Pass 22 Nov 2016 50,071 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 47,958 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 46,893 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 40,743 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 33,320 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 27,188 miles

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

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

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

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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DY09 OCA is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DY09 OCA, 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 DY09 OCA registered?

DY09 OCA is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 March 2009.

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