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OE09 VDO

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

76,593 mi
Last recorded76,593 miles
Recorded on4 May 2019
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE09 VDO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2019 76,593 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 3 May 2019 76,593 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2018 71,868 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

bodywork damaged on nearside but no sharp edges

rear exhaust box outer skin corroding

Pass 9 May 2017 66,807 miles

front bumper cracked on offside but no sharp edges

nearside bodywork damaged but no sharp edges

rear exhaust box outer skin corroding

Pass 2 Apr 2016 51,694 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2016 51,694 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 45,558 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

advise exhaust deteriorating

advise hand brake lever cover damaged

advise nearside front tyre wall slight damage but not affecting tyre

Fail 25 Jul 2015 45,255 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

advise exhaust deteriorating

advise hand brake lever cover damaged

advise nearside front tyre wall slight damage but not affecting tyre

Pass 24 Jul 2014 34,399 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

advise exhaust deteriorated

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 22 Jul 2014 34,399 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

advise exhaust deteriorated

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 14,499 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise exhaust slightly deteriorated

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 VDO is a 2009 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 OE09 VDO, 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 VDO registered?

OE09 VDO is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 July 2009.

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