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RO09 OTP

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,533 mi
Last recorded68,533 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO09 OTP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 68,533 miles

exhaust system corroded

rear axle corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear handbrake cable broken but still secure

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 65,704 miles

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 handbrake cable secured using cable ties

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))

exhaust system deteriorated

rear axle coroded

Fail 26 Mar 2024 65,704 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear handbrake cable secured using cable ties

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))

exhaust system deteriorated

rear axle coroded

Pass 30 Mar 2023 63,596 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear handbrake cable mounting secured using cable tie

Fail 30 Mar 2023 63,596 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear handbrake cable mounting secured using cable tie

Pass 21 Jun 2022 61,117 miles

both front lower arm bush worn

both front tyres on limit

front disc corroded

o/s/f mirror damaged

rear exhaust corroded

underbody corroded

Pass 13 May 2019 58,991 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 55,071 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 51,820 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 51,820 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 47,269 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 41,495 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 41,420 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 34,271 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 27,533 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 22,193 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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RO09 OTP is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RO09 OTP, 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 RO09 OTP registered?

RO09 OTP is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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