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AY09 WZU

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,897 mi
Last recorded85,897 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 85,897 miles

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 73,899 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 66,372 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2024 66,372 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 58,085 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2022 58,085 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 47,615 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 suspension springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2020 44,932 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 40,132 miles

Rear exhaust silencer very corroded

Nearside Front Tyre has cracking in tread

Offside Rear tyre has cracking in tread

Fail 7 Jan 2020 40,123 miles

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

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

Front exhaust clamp very corroded

Nearside Front Tyre has cracking in tread

Offside Rear tyre has cracking in tread

Rear exhaust silencer very corroded

Pass 2 Jan 2019 36,506 miles

Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened ns/os upper top mounts/fixings corroded[water traps] (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded away

Pass 3 Jan 2018 35,821 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake slightly binding

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

Offside Front Service brake slightly binding

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

ns/os front shock absorber top mounts/fixings corroding[water traps]

nsf windscreen wiper blade streaking/deteriorating[14"]

Pass 3 Jan 2017 35,375 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 33,449 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 32,247 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 31,055 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 29,447 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 27,307 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 WZU is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WZU, 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 AY09 WZU registered?

AY09 WZU is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 March 2009.

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