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FL59 OMM

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

130,068 mi
Last recorded130,068 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL59 OMM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 130,068 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2025 128,310 miles

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

Rear wiper split

brake fluid low

clutch antislip missing

Fail 5 Aug 2025 128,310 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear wiper split

brake fluid low

clutch antislip missing

Pass 1 Aug 2024 121,746 miles

Knock from Front Suspension

NSF Shock Corroded

Rear Axle Corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2024 121,419 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Knock from Front Suspension

NSF Shock Corroded

Rear Axle Corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2023 116,275 miles

exhaust heatshield detoriated

rear subframe and components corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2023 116,275 miles

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

exhaust heatshield detoriated

rear subframe and components corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2022 113,674 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper top mount

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2022 113,666 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper top mount

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2021 110,077 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front slight play in top strut mount

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

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2021 110,077 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front slight play in top strut mount

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

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2020 105,672 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2020 105,672 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear both tyres scuffing on edges

Pass 26 Apr 2019 100,403 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 97,673 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 97,673 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

bonnet stay missing

Pass 30 Oct 2017 95,155 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 82,609 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 73,290 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 61,891 miles

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

Rear wiper blade split.

Tyres.F/H/F 3.5.MM. L/H/F 7.5.MM. R/H/R 3.5.MM. L/H/R 3.5.MM. Firestone. 175/65/R14/82T.

Pass 4 Oct 2013 50,958 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 37,674 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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FL59 OMM is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver 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 FL59 OMM, 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 FL59 OMM registered?

FL59 OMM is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 October 2009.

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