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OY09 VDP

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

80,250 mi
Last recorded80,250 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY09 VDP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 80,250 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 79,293 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2024 79,289 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Co levels too high (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 78,701 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 78,520 miles
Fail 11 May 2023 78,520 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 77,812 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 71,125 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 66,040 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 60,338 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 57,150 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 53,684 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to crack but no cords showing

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2017 53,684 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres starting to crack but no cords showing

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2016 51,511 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

some corrosion to rear exhaust box

Pass 8 Apr 2015 46,553 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 39,913 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 26,863 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 15,532 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 VDP is a 2009 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VDP, 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 VDP registered?

OY09 VDP is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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