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SH09 OWO

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

90,519 mi
Last recorded90,519 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH09 OWO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2025 90,519 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner tyre inner shoulder worn devoid (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake has just met its efficiency & requires adjustment / repair

Rear bump stops deteriorated

Pass 10 Feb 2024 85,009 miles

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

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

Parking brake has only just met its efficiency & requires adjustment / repair

Pass 11 Feb 2023 78,921 miles

Parking brake efficiency has only just passed & requires adjustment / repair

Pass 22 Jan 2022
Fail 22 Jan 2022

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 71,463 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2021 71,444 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2019 71,199 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2019 71,199 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 66,654 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Jun 2016 66,654 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 62,670 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 58,293 miles

slight leak from exhaust flexi

Fail 5 Jun 2013 49,646 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 49,646 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 41,150 miles

exhaust corroded at rear

offside and nearside front brake discs corroded

offside front drop link very slightly distoted

slight damage to nearside sill/floor

srs light illuminated

Fail 6 Jun 2012 41,150 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

exhaust corroded at rear

offside and nearside front brake discs corroded

offside front drop link very slightly distoted

slight damage to nearside sill/floor

srs light illuminated

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 OWO is a 2009 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 OWO, 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 OWO registered?

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

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