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OU09 XWL

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,064 mi
Last recorded71,064 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU09 XWL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 71,064 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 69,376 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2024 63,547 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))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 58,168 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 51,979 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 51,979 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 44,676 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2020 37,570 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2020 37,569 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall poor condition splitting in places (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 27,464 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2018 20,854 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front brake discs corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2018 20,854 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

both front brake discs corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 20,784 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 16,248 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 13,223 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 10,567 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 10,567 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 9,940 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 9,940 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 7,705 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 XWL is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XWL, 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 XWL registered?

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

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