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ST09 OXL

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

45,488 mi
Last recorded45,488 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST09 OXL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 45,488 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2025 45,482 miles

Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 45,291 miles

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All Components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 45,010 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 26 Sep 2023 45,001 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 41,122 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall perished and cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

exhaust rear box outer splitting

Fail 13 Aug 2022 41,122 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding wheel bearing not fully checked (1.2.1 (f))

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall perished and cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

exhaust rear box outer splitting

Pass 16 Aug 2021 35,207 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 33,189 miles

rear coil springs corroded.exhaust rear box outer split.exhaust front braket broken

Fail 3 Aug 2020 33,031 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding wheel bearing not fully checked (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

rear coil springs corroded.exhaust rear box outer split.exhaust front braket broken

Pass 26 Apr 2019 29,688 miles

Coolant leak Radiator leaking ()

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

Pass 8 May 2018 25,755 miles

rear box outer splitting

Fail 3 May 2018 25,722 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

rear box outer splitting

Pass 9 May 2017 24,949 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 23,961 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 23,503 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 23,249 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 21,292 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 20,894 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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ST09 OXL is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 ST09 OXL, 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 ST09 OXL registered?

ST09 OXL is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 June 2009.

Is ST09 OXL safe to buy?

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