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OU09 XUD

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

86,461 mi
Last recorded86,461 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU09 XUD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 86,461 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2025 86,461 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side not working (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 84,672 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear suspension bump stops detached

Fail 12 Nov 2024 84,657 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexi pipe (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear suspension bump stops detached

Pass 17 Nov 2023 80,821 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 77,545 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 14 Nov 2022 77,545 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 73,962 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 71,142 miles

rear trailing arm corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2020 70,343 miles

Coil spring corroded both front and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and both rear (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 6 Feb 2019 66,653 miles

Coil spring corroded both front and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 20 Feb 2018 63,046 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded both front & both rear (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust clamp missing on rear silencer joint

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 16 Feb 2017 59,170 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 16 Feb 2017 59,170 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 22 Feb 2016 55,646 miles

Front coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2015 48,212 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust silencer deteriated

Pass 24 Feb 2014 40,837 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust silencer deteriated

Pass 27 Feb 2013 33,841 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear exhaust silencer deteriated

Pass 23 Feb 2012 24,517 miles

Nearside Rear 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 XUD is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 XUD, 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 XUD registered?

OU09 XUD is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 March 2009.

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