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OV09 DZN

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,561 mi
Last recorded98,561 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV09 DZN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 98,561 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Mirror ()

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2026 98,561 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Mirror ()

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 97,031 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 94,548 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2023 90,486 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 86,131 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop insecure

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear upper (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 21 May 2021 81,030 miles

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 21 May 2021 81,030 miles

Rear suspension components corroded

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

Pass 21 May 2020 77,506 miles

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

Offside 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 Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

nearside rear bump stop perished

offside rear lamp assembly damaged(has been repaired)

Pass 23 Apr 2019 71,266 miles

both front shock absorbers have slight play in top mounts

exhaust front down pipe mount broken

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 13 Apr 2018 62,633 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 57,792 miles

exhaust tailbox rusty/deteriorated

Fail 18 Apr 2017 57,792 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust tailbox rusty/deteriorated

Pass 8 Apr 2016 52,366 miles

Rear exhaust silencer getting rusty

Fail 8 Apr 2016 52,366 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear exhaust silencer getting rusty

Pass 18 Apr 2015 45,136 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2015 45,136 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 38,708 miles

rear exhaust silencer getting poor rusty

Pass 29 Apr 2013 31,988 miles

rear exhaust silencer getting poor rusty

Pass 19 Apr 2012 26,548 miles

advise o/s/r tyre getting cloe to the tread war markers and small cuts in the rear tyres

strong advise n/s/r tyre worn/wearing on the outer edge where there are no tread wear markers and on the tread wear markers on the centre 3/4

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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OV09 DZN is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue 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 OV09 DZN, 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 OV09 DZN registered?

OV09 DZN is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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