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OV09 HUZ

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

123,485 mi
Last recorded123,485 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 123,485 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 123,426 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2025 123,426 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear bump stop detached

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 120,348 miles

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear bump stop detached

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 112,316 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear bump stop adrift

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2023 112,312 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front and rear sections (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt also has play (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt also has slight play (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear bump stop adrift

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 104,086 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nearside Rear bump stop broken

Fail 31 Aug 2022 104,086 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nearside Rear bump stop broken

Pass 17 Sep 2021 96,678 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear bump stop broken

front and rear exhaust clamps missing

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 21 Sep 2020 92,777 miles

Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 2/3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust clamp missing

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

Fail 16 Sep 2020 92,773 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak And bush worn out (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 2/3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust clamp missing

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 86,200 miles

Coolant leak (needs repairing)

Exhaust flexi section slightly deteriorated, front down pipe mount broken and back box clamp missing but system still secure

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 80,270 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock absorber top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear bump stop adrift

Fail 12 Jul 2018 80,266 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn shock absorber top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock absorber top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear bump stop adrift

Pass 22 Jul 2017 72,368 miles

Offside Rear Bump stop adrift

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

Rear exhaust box rusty

Fail 21 Jul 2017 72,368 miles

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

Offside Rear Bump stop adrift

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

Rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 21 Jul 2016 66,318 miles

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 4 Jul 2015 59,458 miles

1/ REAR EXHAUST BOX RUSTY

Pass 6 Jun 2014 50,728 miles

1/ REAR EXHAUST BOX RUSTY

Pass 30 May 2013 43,996 miles

1/ ALL 4 TYRES WORN ON EDGES AND GETTING CLOSE TO LIMITS 2/ REAR EXHAUST BOX RUSTY

Fail 29 May 2013 43,988 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

1/ ALL 4 TYRES WORN ON EDGES AND GETTING CLOSE TO LIMITS 2/ REAR EXHAUST BOX RUSTY

Pass 19 May 2012 36,240 miles

1/ REAR EXHAUST BOX VERY RUSTY

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 HUZ is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 HUZ, 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 HUZ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 May 2009.

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