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LO09 OYR

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

89,030 mi
Last recorded89,030 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO09 OYR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 89,030 miles

Nearside Rear light lens slightly holed

Fail 2 May 2026 89,030 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear light lens slightly holed

Pass 3 Jun 2025 87,112 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged but working (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2025 87,112 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake travel excessive (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side efficiencies low (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged but working (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2024 85,656 miles

Nearside Rear outer lens damaged

Fail 31 May 2024 85,656 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear outer lens damaged

Pass 3 Jun 2023 83,822 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2023 83,822 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2022 81,799 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 2 Jun 2022 81,785 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 80,308 miles

Rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 5 Jun 2020 78,628 miles

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

Front wipers smear screen

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

bonnet stay clip broken

Pass 10 Jun 2019 76,896 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2019 76,896 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2018 66,167 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 51,940 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 43,925 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 37,485 miles

rear exhaust corroded.

Fail 7 Aug 2015 37,485 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear exhaust corroded.

Pass 2 Aug 2014 30,643 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2013 23,570 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 17,087 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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LO09 OYR 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 LO09 OYR, 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 LO09 OYR registered?

LO09 OYR is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 August 2009.

Is LO09 OYR safe to buy?

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