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WA09 OPM

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

82,578 mi
Last recorded82,578 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA09 OPM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 82,578 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2025 79,393 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2025 79,393 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 73,723 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2024 73,722 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2023 66,414 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2023 66,414 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 60,629 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust heavily corroded.

Fail 12 Aug 2022 60,629 miles

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

Nearside Rear exhaust heavily corroded.

Pass 23 Aug 2021 53,850 miles

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

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

both lower coil spring location points on rear axle are heavily corroded. advise further monitoring

exhaust system BACK BOX is heavily corroded/deteriorated! advise replacement

Pass 13 Aug 2020 49,154 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 13 Aug 2020 49,154 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 45,175 miles

Nearside Rear rear exhaust box rusty.

Fail 19 Aug 2019 45,175 miles

Central Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear exhaust clap missing.

Nearside Rear rear exhaust box rusty.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 38,477 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 29,938 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 22,101 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 15,215 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 9,236 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 7,464 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 6,156 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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WA09 OPM is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OPM, 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 WA09 OPM registered?

WA09 OPM is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 December 2009.

Is WA09 OPM safe to buy?

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