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AV09 WUB

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2025
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,316 mi
Last recorded117,316 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV09 WUB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2024 117,316 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 112,176 miles

Front Coil spring corroded and Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Nov 2023 112,176 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Coil spring corroded and Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Oct 2023 112,035 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front oil sump corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 108,519 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexible joint and Rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Reverse lamp inoperative

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

Rear Rear axel corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2022 108,518 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexible joint and Rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Reverse lamp inoperative

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

Rear Rear axel corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2020 106,483 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under vehicle structure corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2020 106,433 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under vehicle structure corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2019 104,450 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front anti roll bar rubber open to elements

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust back box corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2018 99,217 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear exhaust corroded

clutch pedal pivot pin broken

Fail 2 Aug 2018 99,207 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

clutch pedal pivot pin broken

Pass 9 Aug 2017 95,361 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

front brake pads getting low

Fail 7 Aug 2017 95,276 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

front brake pads getting low

Pass 3 Aug 2016 83,978 miles

bonnet pull broken

handbrake travel close to limit

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2015 71,009 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 70,987 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

exhaust deteriorated clamp missing

Pass 2 Jul 2014 50,213 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front wipers starting to smear

Pass 8 Jul 2013 40,612 miles

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

front wiper slightly smearing

Pass 6 Jul 2012 32,983 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear tyres cracking on sidewall

Fail 6 Jul 2012 32,983 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear tyres cracking on sidewall

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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AV09 WUB is a 2009 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AV09 WUB, 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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AV09 WUB is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 3 July 2009.

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