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SH09 OKU

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,206 mi
Last recorded86,206 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH09 OKU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 86,206 miles

Corrosion to suspension components.

Exhaust bracket broken.

Exhaust slightly deteriorated.

Rear axle beam heavily corroded.

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

o/s/f brake slight bind.

o/s/r brake pipe swelled under plastic.

Fail 30 May 2025 86,202 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Mounting on axle beam. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Corrosion to suspension components.

Exhaust bracket broken.

Exhaust slightly deteriorated.

Rear axle beam heavily corroded.

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

o/s/f brake slight bind.

o/s/r brake pipe swelled under plastic.

Pass 27 Jun 2024 83,299 miles

Corrosion to suspension components.

Exhaust deteriorated.

Rear axle beam corroded.

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

o/s/r brake pipe swelled under plastic.

Fail 26 Jun 2024 83,299 miles

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

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

Corrosion to suspension components.

Exhaust deteriorated.

Rear axle beam corroded.

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

o/s/r brake pipe swelled under plastic.

Pass 12 Jun 2023 80,312 miles

Corrosion to suspension components.

Exhaust deteriorated.

Front discs slightly deteriorated.

Rear axle beam corroded.

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 77,261 miles

Corrosion to suspension components.

Exhaust deteriorated.

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

Rear axle beam corroded.

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

Fail 14 Jun 2022 77,261 miles

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Mounting on n/s of rear axle beam. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Corrosion to suspension components.

Exhaust deteriorated.

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

Rear axle beam corroded.

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 74,817 miles

Exhaust deteriorated.

Rear axle beam corroded.

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

Fail 14 Jun 2021 74,817 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Exhaust deteriorated.

Rear axle beam corroded.

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 72,332 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2020 72,332 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump porous (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

handbrake high travel

rear exhaust clamp corroded through

rear wiper blade split

Pass 2 Mar 2020 71,548 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

exhaust corroded

marks on screen

rear axle corroed

sump corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2019 67,987 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive sump porous (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 64,288 miles

exhaust back box clamp corroded

sump corroded and leaking

Fail 26 Feb 2018 64,288 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

exhaust back box clamp corroded

sump corroded and leaking

Pass 10 Mar 2017 59,814 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 59,814 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/50R15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 54,461 miles

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

exhaust rear silencer outer casing

Fail 8 Aug 2016 54,461 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

exhaust rear silencer outer casing

Pass 3 Sep 2015 48,807 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2015 45,923 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2014 38,103 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 27,828 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2012 18,738 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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SH09 OKU is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel 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 SH09 OKU, 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 SH09 OKU registered?

SH09 OKU is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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