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MW09 OFO

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

112,703 mi
Last recorded112,703 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW09 OFO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 112,703 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both, smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Front both strut top mounts have movement

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2026 112,703 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both, smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Front both strut top mounts have movement

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 111,695 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 30 Jan 2025 111,694 miles

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

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 105,834 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 22 Jan 2024 105,834 miles

Offside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 96,209 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edge

Fail 18 Jan 2023 96,209 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 8 Jan 2022 89,271 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 87,330 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 81,857 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 76,337 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on edges and low tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides and ns bump stop (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 2-3mm sized 175 65 14 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 76,337 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases nsr box and clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on edges and low tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides and ns bump stop (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 2-3mm sized 175 65 14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 67,462 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop loose

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

exhaust back box and clamp corroded

Fail 9 Jul 2018 67,462 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak also coil corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175 65 14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear bump stop loose

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

exhaust back box and clamp corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2017 58,806 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 48,759 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 3mm sized 175 65 14 (4.1.E.1)

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2015 38,401 miles

Exhaust back box corroded but not blowing

Pass 18 Jul 2014 29,796 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 22,896 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2012 16,805 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 OFO is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 MW09 OFO, 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 OFO is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 July 2009.

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