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FY09 OEB

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

93,042 mi
Last recorded93,042 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY09 OEB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 93,042 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear SILENCER OUTER CASE DETERIOATED

Pass 26 Jun 2024 92,356 miles

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

Nearside Rear silencer-deteriorated outer case

Pass 1 Dec 2022 90,050 miles

exhaust flexi broken and exhaust joining clamps missing.

front and rear suspension corroded.

Fail 1 Dec 2022 90,050 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

exhaust flexi broken and exhaust joining clamps missing.

front and rear suspension corroded.

Pass 3 Dec 2021 87,390 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 84,650 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 82,053 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2019 82,045 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 77,048 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1756514 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1756514 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear shock absorber casing corroded.

Pass 11 Dec 2017 74,731 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear bump stop insecure

engine management light on

Pass 5 Jan 2017 69,865 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 64,213 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 59,334 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 59,293 miles

Exhaust down pipe clamp snapped and rear exhaust back box clamp missing.

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

Offside Front 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 22 May 2014 55,181 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 48,820 miles

Nearside Front 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 26 Mar 2012 37,635 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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FY09 OEB is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 FY09 OEB, 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 FY09 OEB registered?

FY09 OEB is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 March 2009.

Is FY09 OEB safe to buy?

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