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CA09 WML

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

107,340 mi
Last recorded107,340 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA09 WML
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 107,340 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 104,328 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Down pipe to mid pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Mid pipe to back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 13 Mar 2024 104,328 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Down pipe to mid pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Mid pipe to back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 101,367 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 97,838 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 95,420 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 88,962 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 72,217 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2018 72,217 miles

Rear Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated o/s n/s (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel o/s n/s (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2017 66,496 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

back box outer skin rusty

rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 7 Aug 2017 66,496 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

back box outer skin rusty

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 4 Aug 2016 56,801 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 56,801 miles

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

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

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)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 47,038 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2014 36,777 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Aug 2013 29,717 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2013 29,717 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2012 26,608 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

both front brake discs slightly corroded

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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CA09 WML is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 CA09 WML, 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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CA09 WML is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 August 2009.

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