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OY09 UWM

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

61,306 mi
Last recorded61,306 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY09 UWM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 61,306 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear axle bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

engine sump corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2024 60,210 miles

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

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

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2023 55,101 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear axle beam corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2022 54,635 miles

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

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2021 54,399 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake cable damaged but not to excess both rear outer cables (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2020 52,973 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 51,724 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2019 51,724 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 50,714 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 50,714 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 49,658 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

front exhaust flexy deteriorated but not leaking

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated but not leaking

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2016 45,141 miles

Rear box on exhaust system outer skin corroded advise new box

Fail 24 Oct 2016 45,141 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure clip broken (1.7.3)

Rear box on exhaust system outer skin corroded advise new box

Pass 31 Oct 2015 42,553 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 36,893 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 36,893 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 26,923 miles

ns wiper split

rear silencer corroded

nsr and osr tyres have deep cuts

Pass 20 Nov 2012 17,418 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 15,261 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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OY09 UWM is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OY09 UWM, 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 OY09 UWM registered?

OY09 UWM is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 March 2009.

Is OY09 UWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY09 UWM shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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