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K4 OBV

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

36,156 mi
Last recorded36,156 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK4 OBV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 36,156 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2025 36,152 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 31,891 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn offside rear and nearside rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jun 2024 31,776 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn offside rear and nearside rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 29,734 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close inner edges offside and nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

rear axle bushes worn but not excessive offside and nearside

Pass 16 Feb 2022 27,632 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 26,093 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 24,939 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 23,987 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 23,310 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 22,669 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 22,669 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 May 2015 21,949 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 21,146 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 20,156 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 20,156 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 28 May 2012 19,142 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 18,604 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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K4 OBV is a 2009 Ford Ka in White with a 1,297cc 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 K4 OBV, 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 K4 OBV registered?

K4 OBV is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 January 2009.

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