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EO09 OVX

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

115,611 mi
Last recorded115,611 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO09 OVX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2026 115,611 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Passenger's seat with a defective structure (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 113,305 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe at clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear shock absorber starting to leak oil

Offside Rear parking brake cable support bracket broken

Pass 6 Mar 2024 110,955 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2024 110,955 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect also insecure (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 107,534 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 1 Mar 2023 107,534 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 104,785 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2022 104,778 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flex broken (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 91,709 miles

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

REAR WIPER BLADE DEFECTIVE

Pass 15 Feb 2020 79,515 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2020 79,515 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 66,180 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2018 59,695 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside rear (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2017 53,826 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 47,342 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 17 Feb 2015 42,937 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 20 Feb 2014 37,799 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 20 Feb 2014 37,799 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 32,116 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 26,651 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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EO09 OVX is a 2009 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc 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 EO09 OVX, 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 EO09 OVX registered?

EO09 OVX is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 March 2009.

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