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OJZ 9255

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

78,105 mi
Last recorded78,105 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOJZ 9255
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 78,105 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 75,275 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2025 75,275 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

O/s parking brake weak

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 74,065 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2024 74,046 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine from sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 67,033 miles

rear axle corroding

Pass 5 Aug 2022 59,345 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2022 59,340 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 50,169 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front pipe clamp (6.1.2 (a))

all four road springs corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2020 41,486 miles

knocking noise from near side rear (exhaust?)

slight exhaust blow

Pass 11 Mar 2019 36,449 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 26,458 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 23,080 miles

Central exhaust corroding

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear exhaust corroding

Fail 27 Mar 2017 23,080 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65r14 82t (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Central exhaust corroding

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear exhaust corroding

Pass 8 Apr 2016 17,830 miles

Front Exhaust section deteriorated and blowing slightly.

Rear Exhaust section deteriorated and blowing slightly.

Fail 8 Apr 2016 17,830 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/65/14 (4.1.D.1b)

Front Exhaust section deteriorated and blowing slightly.

Rear Exhaust section deteriorated and blowing slightly.

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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OJZ 9255 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 68.8%.

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 OJZ 9255, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OJZ 9255 registered?

OJZ 9255 is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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