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OU09 ZPH

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

76,065 mi
Last recorded76,065 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Jul 2024 76,065 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened axle holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened ON LIMIT (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened ON LIMIT (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2023 69,379 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))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle corroded.(on limit) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front suspension strut caps corroded and rusty

front wishbone bushes worn and splitting

rear exhaust corroded

rear shock bushes worn

Pass 6 Jul 2022 66,098 miles

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

offside front brake binding

Pass 15 Jul 2021 62,824 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 60,893 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2021 60,847 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear axle badly corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 2 Jan 2021 60,847 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear axle badly corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2020 56,526 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 53,944 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 48,543 miles

both front brake disks lipped

exhaust system heavily coroded

front brake pads wearing low

n/s/r tyre perished and wearing low

o/s/r tyre wearing low

rear axle beam in general is coroded

Pass 16 Feb 2017 43,225 miles

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

both front brake disks lipped

exhaust system in general is coroded

rear exhaust in general is coroded

Pass 19 Feb 2016 37,356 miles

exhaust system in general is coroded

n/s/f tyre has a cut not deep enough to reach cords

n/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 18 Feb 2015 32,719 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 26,224 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 19,749 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 19 Mar 2013 19,749 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 13,437 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 ZPH is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 ZPH, 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 ZPH registered?

OU09 ZPH is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 March 2009.

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