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OV09 EJN

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,484 mi
Last recorded85,484 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV09 EJN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 85,484 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 77,199 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2025 77,197 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 74,052 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner faces , heavy corrosion build up (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil shocker leaking and badly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

engine oil just registering on dipstick

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded away

Fail 3 Jun 2024 73,964 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm, rear bush pulled away (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding unable to turn wheel (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation 38% (1.2.1 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner faces , heavy corrosion build up (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil shocker leaking and badly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

engine oil just registering on dipstick

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded away

Pass 6 Jun 2023 70,719 miles

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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 63,924 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Strut top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 May 2021 58,880 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/s & O/s, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/s & O/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 May 2021 58,876 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached upper bush (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush strut top (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached upper bush (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/s & O/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin about 2 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/s & O/s, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/s & O/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears, and N/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

Various exhaust clamps missing

Pass 15 Jun 2020 53,012 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective at cat (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear clamp missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 47,065 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

corrosion setting in underneath

covers fitted obstructing view

front exhaust flexy & mounting deteriorated

handbrake cable corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2019 47,065 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

corrosion setting in underneath

covers fitted obstructing view

engine oil low

front exhaust flexy & mounting deteriorated

handbrake cable corroded

non standard headlight bulbs fitted

Pass 11 May 2018 42,725 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 39,779 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner bead bent (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

coolant leak

exhaust deterorated middle and rear

Fail 19 May 2017 39,779 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front tyre has deep cracking

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 0mm and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front rim has buckle to inner bead

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

coolant below min

coolant leak

exhaust deterorated middle and rear

oil below min

Pass 23 Apr 2016 36,351 miles

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

nearside inner cv gaiter has misting of oil around it

Pass 29 Apr 2015 32,717 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 32,717 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 30,319 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 26,901 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 21,427 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 EJN is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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