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DU09 WGA

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

69,398 mi
Last recorded69,398 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU09 WGA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 69,398 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2026 69,398 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 67,294 miles

Offside Front fog light not working

Fail 9 Jun 2025 67,293 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front fog light not working

Pass 15 Jun 2024 65,686 miles

All four tyres cracking

Fail 15 Jun 2024 65,686 miles

All four tyres cracking

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2017 63,337 miles

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 13 Apr 2016 61,776 miles

Offside wear in steering rack tie rod

Rear deterioration in exhaust system

Fail 13 Apr 2016 61,776 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside wear in steering rack tie rod

Rear deterioration in exhaust system

Pass 9 Apr 2015 60,204 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 54,252 miles

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

Rear exhaust box starting to get rusty

Slight play in OS steering rack

Fail 23 Apr 2014 54,252 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear exhaust box starting to get rusty

Slight play in OS steering rack

Fail 17 Apr 2013 39,667 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 39,667 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 27,492 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2012 27,490 miles

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

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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DU09 WGA is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 DU09 WGA, 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 DU09 WGA registered?

DU09 WGA is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 April 2009.

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