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WA09 OSC

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,864 mi
Last recorded99,864 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 99,864 miles

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

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop detached

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear suspension bump stop detached

Fail 17 Aug 2026 99,862 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop detached

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear suspension bump stop detached

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

Pass 17 Jul 2025 87,182 miles

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2024 85,767 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper suspension mount has slight play

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear axle beam corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2023 82,228 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 78,419 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front / manifold (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2022 78,417 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front / manifold (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 75,440 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front / manifold (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 73,541 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 73,536 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 68,628 miles

front flexi exhaust weak

Pass 8 Oct 2018 60,835 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 3mm/4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear axle corroding

Pass 13 Oct 2017 53,352 miles

Oil leak

front flexi exhaust weak

slight exhaust blow from centre / rear join

Pass 12 Oct 2016 44,915 miles

Nearside Lower under guards fitted on brake pipes/not allowing full inpsection

Pass 14 Oct 2015 36,874 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroding

Fail 29 Oct 2014 29,026 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 29,026 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 22,422 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 22,422 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 19,943 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

n/s mirror glass broken

Fail 31 Jan 2013 19,943 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s mirror glass broken

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 OSC 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 OSC, 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 OSC registered?

WA09 OSC is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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