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RO09 OVU

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,114 mi
Last recorded62,114 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO09 OVU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 62,114 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2026 62,114 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2025 59,283 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 55,236 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 50,262 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 45,641 miles

Offside Front tyre cracked in tread

exhaust rear silencer rusty

Fail 25 Aug 2022 45,628 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front tyre cracked in tread

exhaust rear silencer rusty

Pass 11 Aug 2021 42,130 miles

Central Lower Exhaust system showing signs of heavy corrosion.

Fail 11 Aug 2021 42,130 miles

Central Lower Exhaust system showing signs of heavy corrosion.

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning Side light inoperative. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 41,690 miles

Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both front under bonnet top cups (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear tyre nearing wear tread indicators

nearside wiper rubber torn

rear exhaust box showing signs of deterioration

Fail 21 Jul 2020 41,690 miles

Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both front under bonnet top cups (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

both rear tyre nearing wear tread indicators

nearside wiper rubber torn

rear exhaust box showing signs of deterioration

Pass 20 Aug 2019 37,313 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 36,842 miles

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 26 Apr 2019 107,996 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 21 Apr 2018 30,783 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Fail 21 Apr 2018 30,783 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust deteriorated

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 23,950 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 22,157 miles

both rear suspension coil springs corroded

exhaust rear silencer outer casing corroded

items removed from drivers view prior to test

nearside rear seatbelt slow to retract

Pass 16 Feb 2015 19,874 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2015 19,871 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 15,373 miles

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

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2013 8,049 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n.s. wiper blade slitting

Pass 15 Feb 2013 8,049 miles

n.s. wiper blade slitting

Pass 15 Feb 2012 3,054 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 OVU is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 RO09 OVU, 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 OVU registered?

RO09 OVU is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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