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ML09 OAU

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

83,651 mi
Last recorded83,651 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML09 OAU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2024 83,651 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2024 83,578 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 78,128 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 78,126 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 65,226 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 52,137 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Jan 2021 52,137 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 46,014 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm - is a borderline pass (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 40,187 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 36,763 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 35,116 miles

o/s headlamp slightly loose

Pass 25 Mar 2017 29,591 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 26,976 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 23,575 miles

all tyres worn

Pass 23 Jun 2014 19,469 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 15,415 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 11,835 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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ML09 OAU is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 ML09 OAU, 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 ML09 OAU registered?

ML09 OAU is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 June 2009.

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