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AV09 WUJ

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

84,898 mi
Last recorded84,898 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 84,898 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2025 84,898 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Can’t see brake pads through wheel trims

Pass 18 Jan 2024 76,604 miles

Front Both Shock absorbers rusty

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2024 76,604 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tear in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Both Shock absorbers rusty

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 71,793 miles

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

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 60,263 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 3 Jan 2022 60,263 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 54,141 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 51,547 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2018 47,421 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2018 47,417 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 43,346 miles

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)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

front exhaust mounting broken

Pass 27 Jun 2016 38,267 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 52,393 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 52,393 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit fouled by moving parts likely to cause damage (2.4.D.1c)

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit fouled by moving parts likely to cause damage (2.4.D.1c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion on rear muffler

Pass 12 Jun 2014 27,961 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust rear silencer deteriorating

front exhaust bracket incomplete, system still retained

Fail 11 Jun 2014 27,955 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust rear silencer deteriorating

front exhaust bracket incomplete, system still retained

Pass 24 Jun 2013 22,015 miles

front exhaust bracket corroded

rear exhaust corroded not blowing

Fail 24 Jun 2013 22,015 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front exhaust bracket corroded

rear exhaust corroded not blowing

Pass 26 Jun 2012 15,650 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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AV09 WUJ 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 65%.

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

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