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FL09 OHJ

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

89,244 mi
Last recorded89,244 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL09 OHJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 89,244 miles

General underbody surface corrosion

Nearside Front Headlamp slightly insecure but unlikely to detatch

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer Wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 87,604 miles

General underbody surface corrosion

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 83,485 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65x14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 6 Sep 2022 83,485 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Handbrake at end of its travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) nearside steering rack bush collapsed (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail top mount rough when rotated (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65x14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 79,613 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 79,607 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 78,235 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 77,712 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 77,712 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 73,692 miles

Nearside Front strut top mount has play

Pass 26 Mar 2018 68,513 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 62,003 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Handbrake cable outer sheath split

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 17 Mar 2017 62,003 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both wipers not clearing (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Handbrake cable outer sheath split

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 24 Mar 2016 55,357 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 48,038 miles

exhaust rear box outer skin badly corroded but not leaking at time of test

front and rear exhaust steel brackett/clips badly rusted/corroded and partly missing but exhaust system still supported and not leaking at time of test

n/s o/s rear tyres sidewalls showing slight signs of wear

o/s front screen stone chip damaged in zone (b) but legal at time of test

Pass 17 Mar 2014 42,175 miles

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

rear exhaust box heavy corrosion

Pass 25 Mar 2013 35,610 miles

rear exhast box corroded

washers frozen at start of mot

Pass 26 Mar 2012 25,588 miles

both front tyres at 3mm

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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FL09 OHJ is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black 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 FL09 OHJ, 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 FL09 OHJ registered?

FL09 OHJ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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