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WA09 OBT

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

118,493 mi
Last recorded118,493 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA09 OBT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Apr 2025 118,493 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts in tred (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour o/s/r and n/s/r showing white (4.4.3 (a))

Front Axle fractured n/s/r and o/s/r hold and corroded (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner and outer side wall cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top mount plate corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front seat not folding

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s/r and n/s/r corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 111,362 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 107,109 miles

Handbrake requirements only just met. Possibly needs adjustment.

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2023 107,068 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Excessive coolant leak causing risk to engine failure whilst testing emissions. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Coolant leak ()

Handbrake requirements only just met. Possibly needs adjustment.

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 99,421 miles

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

Rear of vehicle corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2022 99,421 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear of vehicle corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2021 92,254 miles

Exhaust system slight corrosion

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear trailing arm/axle slightcorrosion

n/s/f upper shock bush washer slight corrosion

Pass 25 Mar 2020 91,597 miles

Exhaust system slight corrosion

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

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

Rear trailing arm/axle slight corrosion

n/s/f and o/s/f shock absorber attachment washers corroding

Pass 27 Mar 2019 90,458 miles

Exhaust system corrosion

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 89,151 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 87,681 miles

bonnet stay missing

exhaust back box outer skin very rusty

gear box oil leak drive shaft seal

Pass 4 Apr 2016 85,744 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (2.4.G.2)

tail pipe deteriorated

Fail 4 Apr 2016 85,744 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

tail pipe deteriorated

Pass 8 Apr 2015 83,528 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 8 Apr 2015 83,528 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 80,770 miles

rear bump stops missing

Pass 7 Jun 2013 73,295 miles

clutch pedal broken

Pass 8 May 2012 56,416 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 May 2012 56,416 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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WA09 OBT is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red 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 WA09 OBT, 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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WA09 OBT is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 August 2009.

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