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MW09 DOA

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

86,462 mi
Last recorded86,462 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW09 DOA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 86,462 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexi outer casing worn (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 81,255 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust flexi corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Join at back box/mid section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rubber bracket corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Bump stop (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 77,467 miles

2 front tyres worn on inner edges

front brake pads look low

o/s/f wheel binding slighty

slight crack in wind screen

slight engine oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2022 72,205 miles

n/s drive shaft oil seal leaking

Pass 4 Aug 2021 66,610 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside And Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside And Offside - Worn On Edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2020 61,843 miles

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

oil sump corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2020 61,843 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front wipers smearing slightly

oil sump corroded

rear wiper worn

Pass 28 Aug 2019 59,341 miles

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

exhaust system rusty and fouling on rear heat-shield

offside rear shock absorber heavily corroded but not leaking fluid

rear axle rusty

Fail 23 Aug 2019 59,341 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust system rusty and fouling on rear heat-shield

offside rear shock absorber heavily corroded but not leaking fluid

rear axle rusty

Pass 13 Aug 2018 56,572 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear slight blow on exhaust

Pass 21 Aug 2017 54,233 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 49,274 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 45,351 miles

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

lower mounting clamp for cat corroded

rear exhaut box outer cover corroded no gas leaks

Pass 13 Aug 2014 40,777 miles

rear silencer corroded, no gas leak

Fail 12 Aug 2014 40,777 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear silencer corroded, no gas leak

Pass 22 Aug 2013 35,411 miles

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

rear silencer corroding, no gas leak

Pass 23 Aug 2012 27,028 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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MW09 DOA is a 2009 Ford Ka in White 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 MW09 DOA, 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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MW09 DOA is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 August 2009.

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