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OU09 WEX

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

70,465 mi
Last recorded70,465 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU09 WEX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 70,465 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer rubber mount (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 65,242 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush slight vertical movement (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2025 65,242 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high adjusted during test (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high adjusted during test (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush slight vertical movement (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 59,844 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 54,461 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 47,043 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 37,840 miles

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2020 32,425 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 28,175 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 26,827 miles

Exhaust front clamp corroded.

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin and clamp corroded.

Fail 12 Feb 2018 26,828 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust front clamp corroded.

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin and clamp corroded.

Pass 6 Feb 2017 24,689 miles

Front exhaust pipe / mounting corroded / supporting exhaust ok

Rear exhaust tail box corroded on outer skin

Pass 16 Feb 2016 23,217 miles

exhaust tail pipe in poor condition

Pass 19 Feb 2015 20,886 miles

Exhaust tail pipe in poor condition

Pass 17 Feb 2014 19,145 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 16,693 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 13,969 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 13,969 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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OU09 WEX is a 2009 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OU09 WEX, 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 OU09 WEX registered?

OU09 WEX is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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The MOT history for OU09 WEX shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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