MOT Status
ValidMileage
95,482 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Brake performance unable to be tested brake hose leaking (1.2.1 (g))
Offside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
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 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm 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))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear exhaust box corroded
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
exhaust clamp broken
Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm 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))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear exhaust box corroded
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
exhaust clamp broken
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear exhaust box corroded
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge urgent (5.2.3 (e))
Rear exhaust box corroded
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratch marks possible from defective wiper blade (3.2 (a) (i))
exhaust system rusty and rear silencer box outer skins splitting apart
nearside front tyre wearing low at outer edges
under body corrosion to all front and rear suspension components
rear exhaust box is rusty
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear exhaust in very poor condition, exhaust box outer skin rusted away!
Offside Rear Tyre perished, cracks on side walls!
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear exhaust in very poor condition(rusty)!
Front wipers worn
Rear exhaust rusting
Nearside Rear exhaust rusty. ok for mot.
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear exhaust rusty. ok for mot.
Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
rear exhaust box slighty rusty. ok for mot.
front brake discs corroded
nearside front wheel arch damaged
offside rear lamp lens damaged
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust tailbox corroded
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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OW09 ACU is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 OW09 ACU, 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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What year was OW09 ACU registered?
OW09 ACU is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 July 2009.
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