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AY09 WZL

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

41,440 mi
Last recorded41,440 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY09 WZL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 41,440 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 30,707 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 21,591 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2023 21,591 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust rear box corroded

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 21,503 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer starting to corrode

Pass 26 Jun 2021 20,569 miles

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

Exhaust rear box outer skin corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2020 17,932 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 17,889 miles

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

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

backbox corroded

Pass 18 May 2018 17,374 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65/14 82t (4.1.E.1)

exhaust corroded

Fail 18 May 2018 17,374 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65/14 82t (4.1.E.1)

exhaust corroded

Pass 18 May 2017 17,101 miles

backbox corroded

Fail 18 May 2017 17,101 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 24'' (8.2.2)

backbox corroded

Pass 19 May 2016 16,267 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre sidewall perished

Pass 21 May 2015 15,050 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 13,140 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 12,050 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 9,680 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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AY09 WZL is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AY09 WZL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY09 WZL registered?

AY09 WZL is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 March 2009.

Is AY09 WZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY09 WZL shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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