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SM09 OUE

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

73,954 mi
Last recorded73,954 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM09 OUE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 73,954 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2026 73,954 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 72,026 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 70,996 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 70,016 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 68,758 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 67,614 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 3 Feb 2021 67,614 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 66,465 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 64,527 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 62,801 miles

Rear coil spring corroded offside/nearside (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 May 2017 58,228 miles

Both front lower arm bushes split/worn

Coil springs all round corroded

Nearside Front tyre extremely worn on inner and outer shoulders - requires urgent replacement met min standard

Offside Front Tyre very worn on inner shoulder

Offside Rear Brake has slight bind

exhaust blowing from down pipe

Pass 23 May 2016 49,663 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 49,661 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 39,443 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 39,436 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 34,452 miles

coolant level low

exhaust corroded/flexi seperating and rear silencer deteriorated

front reg plate deteriorated

minor damage

nsf wiper torn

Pass 29 Jul 2013 28,098 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2012 21,730 miles

bonnet dented

exhaust corroded

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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SM09 OUE is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SM09 OUE, 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 SM09 OUE registered?

SM09 OUE is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 July 2009.

Is SM09 OUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM09 OUE shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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