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C9 WAK

1999 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

49,653 mi
Last recorded49,653 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Ford Puma79,049 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC9 WAK
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 49,653 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 48,978 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 47,962 miles

Both front lower wings corroded but secure

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2023 47,962 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Both front lower wings corroded

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 47,047 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower wing corroded

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

Offside Front Lower wing corroded

Offside floor corroded but not in prescribed area

Fail 27 Sep 2022 47,047 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower wing corroded

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

Offside Front Lower wing corroded

Offside floor corroded but not in prescribed area

Pass 14 Sep 2021 44,993 miles

Both front wings corroded at bottom

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2021 44,993 miles

Offside Rear Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded flexy brake hose (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Both front wings corroded at bottom

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 42,969 miles

Both front wing corroded at bottom where they mount on to sill but secure and no sharp edges.

Fail 16 Sep 2020 42,969 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both front wing corroded at bottom where they mount on to sill but secure and no sharp edges.

Fail 15 Sep 2020 42,962 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner Sill heavily corroded close to sub frame mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer Sill heavily corroded close to sub frame mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer Sill heavily corroded close to sub frame mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust mid section silencer heavily corroded however no leak of exhaust gases

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner Sill slightly corroded close to rear axle mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner Sill slightly corroded close to rear axle mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Steering rack has slight fluid leak

Pass 16 Sep 2019 42,154 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust cat cracked causing minor leak (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 40,093 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 39,217 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2017 39,217 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 38,312 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 38,312 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 37,275 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 35,723 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2013 34,718 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 33,647 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 32,896 miles

Exhaust back box deteriorated.

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 31,691 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 30,361 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 30,361 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 29,306 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 28,455 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 27,141 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 27,141 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 25,318 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Puma?

Based on 713,333 MOT tests across 56,808 vehicles.

67.2%
Pass Rate
5,410
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
56,808
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 62,649
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 45,167
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 24,837
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 23,649
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 20,373
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C9 WAK is a 1999 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1999 Ford Puma models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 79,049 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Puma fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 62,649 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C9 WAK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Puma typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 27 years old, this Ford Puma is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C9 WAK registered?

C9 WAK is a 1999 Ford Puma, first registered on 31 March 1999.

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