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OE09 OUL

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

70,367 mi
Last recorded70,367 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE09 OUL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 70,367 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 65,915 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONTS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH FRONTS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH FRONTS (4.1.4 (b))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONTS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SUBFRAME IS CORRODED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

OIL SUMP IS CORRODED

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH REARS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 65,838 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 63,620 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leaking from rear joint ( sealed and tightened clamp ) (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear rear axle heavily corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2021 64,653 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 61,326 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 59,557 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 25 Jul 2019 59,557 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear wheel binding slightly

Pass 21 Jul 2018 56,871 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 53,427 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 50,491 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 49,226 miles

both front tyres near limit.

Fail 30 Jul 2014 45,174 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 45,174 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 37,826 miles

exhaust rear box rusty

Pass 20 Jul 2012 31,709 miles

n/s/f wheel trim missing

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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OE09 OUL is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OE09 OUL, 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 OE09 OUL registered?

OE09 OUL is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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