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OV09 DZZ

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,831 mi
Last recorded103,831 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV09 DZZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 103,831 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner drive shaft oil seal weeping oil

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

Oil leak, but not excessive crank shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2025 103,829 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle o/s slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner drive shaft oil seal weeping oil

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive crank shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 99,608 miles

Front exhaust clamp/mount is broken

Nearside Front Inner drive shaft oil seal is leaking gear oil

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

crank shaft oil seal is leaking oil

Pass 27 Sep 2023 94,777 miles

Offside Rear bump stop is insecure

Oil leak, but not excessive crank shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Sep 2023 94,777 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear bump stop is insecure

Oil leak, but not excessive crank shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 90,087 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 85,113 miles

Nearside Front Inner drive shaft oil seal is leaking oil

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2021 85,113 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner drive shaft oil seal is leaking oil

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 79,707 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2020 79,707 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2019 71,286 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 71,278 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases maniflod (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe to box (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust mounting braket by gearbox broken

Pass 10 May 2018 65,384 miles

Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened O/S AND N/S WEARING VERY LOW, PROMPT REPLACEMENT IS ADVISED!! (3.5.1n)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement O/S AND N/S [REAR BUSHES] (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front DRIVE SHAFT OIL SEAL IS WEEPING GEAR OIL!!

OIL FILTER IS CORRODED AND IN A DETERIORATED CONDITION!!

OIL LEVEL VERY LOW!!

Pass 2 May 2017 59,496 miles

Nearside Front tyre badly worn on inner edge prompt replacement advised

Pass 6 May 2016 53,029 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 6 May 2016 53,029 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 May 2015 47,216 miles

engine breather pipe split and leaking oil

Pass 13 May 2014 48,826 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 12 May 2014 48,823 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 31,905 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 23,632 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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OV09 DZZ is a 2009 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DZZ, 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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OV09 DZZ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 May 2009.

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