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RE09 OJP

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,410 mi
Last recorded67,410 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE09 OJP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 67,410 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Nov 2025 67,410 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 63,419 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Slight Mist of Oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 58,879 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear light lens cracked

Rear rear subframe surface corrosion

Fail 6 Nov 2023 58,873 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear light lens cracked

Rear rear subframe surface corrosion

Pass 3 Nov 2022 56,262 miles

Rear suspension corroded.

Fail 1 Nov 2022 56,252 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess lower mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust system corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2021 53,110 miles

Flexi broken

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Rear Axel corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2021 53,110 miles

Flexi broken

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Rear Axel corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2020 50,004 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 46,403 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 43,326 miles

Exhaust systems corroded

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 39,998 miles

Front tyres worn inner edge

exhaust system rear box corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2016 33,896 miles

NO OIL SHOWN ON DIPSTICK PRIOR TO TEST

both front tyres appear low on pressure

exhaust back box heavily corroded

handbrake indicator dimly displayed even when hand brake not in use, brake fluid level above min

n/s/f wiper split

o/s/f wheel buckled

o/s/f wiper worn

Fail 22 Oct 2016 33,812 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/50 r15h (4.1.E.1)

NO OIL SHOWN ON DIPSTICK PRIOR TO TEST

both front tyres appear low on pressure

both rear tyres cuts, worn and perished

exhaust back box heavily corroded

handbrake indicator dimly displayed even when hand brake not in use, brake fluid level above min

n/s/f wiper split

o/s/f wheel buckled

o/s/f wiper worn

Pass 26 Oct 2015 26,506 miles

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

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

offside rear light lense cracked

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2014 22,028 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 22,028 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 16,354 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Jul 2012 11,183 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2012 11,183 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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RE09 OJP is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RE09 OJP, 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 RE09 OJP registered?

RE09 OJP is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 July 2009.

Is RE09 OJP safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE09 OJP shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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