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FN09 OSV

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

103,622 mi
Last recorded103,622 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN09 OSV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 103,622 miles

Front Coil spring corroded & rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre low tread

Rear axle corroded

Rear silencer corroded

Rear wiper blade split

gearbox oil leak

hand brake travel getting excessive

Pass 30 Oct 2024 100,729 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2024 100,645 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested BULB INOP (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 95,785 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Oct 2023 95,760 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 86,162 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 81,819 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 71,144 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 69,245 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 63,815 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 63,815 miles

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

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

Front offside lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorating!

Pass 6 Oct 2017 59,336 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 17 Oct 2016 54,042 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 50,795 miles

Nearside Rear tyre sidewalls are perished

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65/14 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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Fail 23 Oct 2015 50,795 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear tyre sidewalls are perished

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65/14 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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Pass 31 Oct 2014 45,449 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

wheel alignment req checking as the offside front tyre as worn on the outer edge

Pass 18 Oct 2013 39,473 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 33,480 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 25,995 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front wipers poor

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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FN09 OSV is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FN09 OSV, 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 FN09 OSV registered?

FN09 OSV is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 March 2009.

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