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SK09 OVA

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

77,409 mi
Last recorded77,409 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK09 OVA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 77,409 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2026 77,370 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 71,909 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2025 71,909 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 61,844 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 51,367 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 51,359 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 48,666 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 31 Jan 2022 48,664 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Feb 2021 46,220 miles

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))

Fail 29 Jan 2021 46,215 miles

Nearside Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) track rod ball joint worn (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 43,924 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Jan 2020 43,924 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 41,539 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2019 41,539 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 38,816 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 36,834 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2017 36,833 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2016 34,107 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 30,736 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

rear exhaust rubber splitting and cracking

Fail 25 Mar 2015 30,643 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

rear exhaust rubber splitting and cracking

Pass 28 Mar 2014 25,622 miles

slight play in ns/f top strutt mounting assby

Pass 28 Mar 2013 20,961 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 15,380 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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SK09 OVA is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SK09 OVA, 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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SK09 OVA is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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