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OU09 WRV

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

134,482 mi
Last recorded134,482 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU09 WRV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 134,482 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2025 134,478 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Parking brake weak

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2025 134,457 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Incorrect cap fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake weak

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 126,120 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Parking brake requirements only just met

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2024 125,980 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Parking brake requirements only just met

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 115,491 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Sep 2023 115,488 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 103,205 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2022 103,205 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 95,008 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2021 95,008 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 92,112 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 92,110 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 88,990 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 78,314 miles

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 17 Feb 2018 66,551 miles

ENGINE OIL BELOW MINIMUM,TOP UP IN ORDER TO CONDUCT TEST

Front exhaust flexi pipe coming apart

Nearside Front wiper blade not fully secure in arm,has potential to come out of arm and damage screen

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear TYRE ON 4 PSI,INFLATE BEFORE TEST,SCREW FOUND IN OUTER TREAD

Offside Rear number plate light has one bulb not working in it(one working ,one not working)

Rear exhaust corrosion

Pass 6 Feb 2017 58,800 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads getting low (3.5.1g)

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

Front exhaust flexi 1st layer coming apart,brackets in front of flexi corroded/cracking

Nearside Front Inner driveshaft c.v boot has oil leaking onto it

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust system corrosion

engine oil on minimum

Pass 28 Jan 2016 51,082 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 44,201 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 38,474 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 32,698 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 25,149 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 25,140 miles

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

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

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 WRV is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 OU09 WRV, 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 OU09 WRV registered?

OU09 WRV is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 March 2009.

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