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RO09 OVW

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

77,137 mi
Last recorded77,137 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 77,137 miles

Offside Front Tyre bald inner edge

Slight exhaust leak from front flexi clamp

Pass 21 Nov 2024 76,270 miles

Offside Front tyre going bald far inner edge

Fail 20 Nov 2024 76,270 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre going bald far inner edge

Pass 21 Dec 2023 75,558 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2023 75,417 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 69,785 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2022 69,783 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 63,130 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2021 63,107 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very heavily worn inner and outer edges almost worn to cords strongly advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 58,182 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 53,276 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth inner edge (close to limit) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 48,620 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively and application is less responsive than OSF (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 44,075 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 40,730 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 8 Oct 2015 37,660 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 34,403 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 31,918 miles

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

Rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Apr 2013 26,620 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2012 22,089 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 OVW 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 RO09 OVW, 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 OVW registered?

RO09 OVW is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 April 2009.

Is RO09 OVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO09 OVW 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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