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SL09 OVH

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

47,965 mi
Last recorded47,965 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL09 OVH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 47,965 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases due to a worn flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface affected (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive at gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axle corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2026 47,965 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt linkage ball joint also has slight play (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases due to a worn flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface affected (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive at gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2025 43,882 miles

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2025 43,882 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2024 39,967 miles

advies under body corrosion

Pass 18 Apr 2023 39,396 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 38,761 miles

corrosion to underside and suspension components front and rear

perishing to suspension bushes front and rear

Fail 28 Apr 2022 38,758 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

corrosion to underside and suspension components front and rear

perishing to suspension bushes front and rear

Pass 26 Apr 2021 36,883 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2021 59,323 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2020 36,069 miles

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

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2019 34,623 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 34,622 miles

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

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 33,328 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all remaining steel (3.6.B.2c)

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both rearmost bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 33,327 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jet blocked (8.2.3)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all remaining steel (3.6.B.2c)

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both rearmost bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 31,647 miles

Corroded underside but still solid

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust silencer (7.1.2)

Undertrays fitted

Fail 27 Apr 2017 31,647 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Corroded underside but still solid

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust silencer (7.1.2)

Undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2016 30,004 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and poor con all over (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 26,868 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2015 26,868 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2014 22,881 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear wiper torn

Fail 18 Apr 2014 22,881 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear wiper torn

Pass 12 Apr 2013 19,172 miles

Both front tyres are slihghtly perished and begining to split along the shoulder

Pass 22 Mar 2012 14,576 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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SL09 OVH is a 2009 Ford Ka in White 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 SL09 OVH, 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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SL09 OVH is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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