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OV09 MHN

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

119,382 mi
Last recorded119,382 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2023 119,382 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 26 Apr 2023 119,381 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both outer break lights do not work when side lights are on (4.3.3 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 97,582 miles

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

slight exhaust leak front

Fail 26 Apr 2022 97,582 miles

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

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2021 89,711 miles

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

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

Rear Upper exaust skin

Fail 7 Apr 2021 89,711 miles

Front Upper Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195-50-15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Upper exaust skin

Pass 27 Apr 2020 80,766 miles

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Engine oil sump badly corroded and starting to weep oil

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

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

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Hand brake reserve travel only just met

Fail 24 Apr 2020 80,765 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Spring seat (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Engine oil sump badly corroded and starting to weep oil

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

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

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

Rear Hand brake reserve travel only just met

Pass 14 Mar 2019 67,555 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2018 54,648 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2018 54,648 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 46,499 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Slight corrosion on front discs.

Fail 21 Mar 2017 46,337 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Rear exhaust clamp missing.

Slight corrosion on front discs.

Pass 29 Mar 2016 39,353 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 31,784 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 25,592 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 19,840 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 MHN is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 MHN, 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 MHN is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 June 2009.

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