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BN09 WCX

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

144,592 mi
Last recorded144,592 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN09 WCX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 144,592 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 130,507 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2023 124,809 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 120,291 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2022 120,285 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 119,547 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 118,446 miles

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

Rear rear silencer box slightly corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2019 117,778 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2019 117,778 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 105,098 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2018 105,098 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 91,046 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 86,438 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2016 86,438 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Front exhaust bracket broken

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

Nearside Front brake has a slight bind

Pass 26 Sep 2015 76,005 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 26 Sep 2015 76,005 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2014 64,953 miles

rear silencer deteriorating

Fail 27 Sep 2014 64,953 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 3 Oct 2013 57,622 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 57,622 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2013 50,924 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 50,924 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 38,594 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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BN09 WCX is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 BN09 WCX, 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 BN09 WCX registered?

BN09 WCX is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is BN09 WCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN09 WCX shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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