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FX09 OBW

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,494 mi
Last recorded80,494 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX09 OBW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 80,494 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2025 80,481 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust system insecure front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Body component insecure inner arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 76,001 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2024 75,990 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 73,937 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened on axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

front exhaust flex worn

Fail 8 Jun 2023 73,863 miles

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened on axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened on axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

front exhaust flex worn

Pass 1 Jun 2022 71,007 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 68,611 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 66,367 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracking (175/65/14 82H) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracking (175/65/14 82H) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jun 2020 66,364 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracking (175/65/14 82H) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracking (175/65/14 82H) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 64,458 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 64,458 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 59,795 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 56,208 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 46,288 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 32,073 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking on outer wall

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

rear silencer corroded but not leaking exhaust gas

Pass 30 Sep 2015 28,601 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 26,036 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 24,377 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 22,858 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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FX09 OBW is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FX09 OBW, 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 FX09 OBW registered?

FX09 OBW is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 October 2009.

Is FX09 OBW safe to buy?

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