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SH09 OXR

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,804 mi
Last recorded105,804 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH09 OXR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 105,804 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 93,873 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 93,873 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Aug 2023 87,646 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 75,352 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective front broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear coil spring corroded

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

rear axle corroded

Fail 12 Jan 2022 75,138 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn also ball joint dust cover split f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective front broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear coil spring corroded

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2021 62,907 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 62,907 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 55,308 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 51,891 miles

Exhaust rear box outer casing corroded.

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2019 51,891 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust rear box outer casing corroded.

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 44,933 miles

temporary fuel cap fitted

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear axle corroded

rear exhaust deteriorated.

Pass 6 Mar 2017 38,218 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 37,123 miles

air con condensor in poor condition

exhaust deteriorating

flat spot damage to both rear wheel rims

front wishbone rear bushes breaking up

handbrake cables corroding

rear axle beam corroding

rear wiper blade rubber missing

Pass 29 Jun 2015 33,896 miles

exhaust deteriorating

flat spot damage to o/s/r wheel rim

front wishbone rear bushes splitting

rear wiper blade rubber missing

Fail 29 Jun 2015 33,896 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust deteriorating

flat spot damage to o/s/r wheel rim

front wishbone rear bushes splitting

rear wiper blade rubber missing

Pass 26 Jun 2014 30,785 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust deteriorating and mounts perishing

flat spot damage to o/s/r wheel rim

handbrake cables split and corroding

rear wiper blade u/s

Pass 1 Jul 2013 28,419 miles

all wiper blades split

exhaust deteriorating

flat spot damage to n/s/f wheel rim

n/s/f tyre side walls splitting

o/s/r shocker slight leak

o/s/r tyre perishing and getting low

oil leak ?

Pass 4 Jul 2012 26,216 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 25,687 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 May 2012 25,687 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 OXR is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OXR, 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 OXR registered?

SH09 OXR is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 May 2009.

Is SH09 OXR safe to buy?

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