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EA09 WGK

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

128,616 mi
Last recorded128,616 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA09 WGK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 128,616 miles

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system is corroding

Pass 18 Dec 2025 128,421 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2025 128,358 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 23 Dec 2024 127,519 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 124,223 miles

Central Front Exhaust clamp corroded

Nearside Front Suspension Top-Mount has slight movement

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

Fail 15 Dec 2023 124,223 miles

Central Front Exhaust clamp corroded

Nearside Front Suspension Top-Mount has slight movement

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 118,574 miles

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

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

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2022 112,812 miles

Rear suspension components surface rust

Pass 7 Jan 2021 108,409 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 99,543 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2020 99,414 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Jan 2019 84,989 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 72,895 miles

Nearside rear tyre has small cuts in tread

Fail 6 Jan 2018 72,895 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear tyre has small cuts in tread

Pass 16 Jan 2017 63,427 miles

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Jan 2016 58,046 miles

Offside Rear worn on inner edge

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2016 58,043 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front worn on inner edge

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2015 46,607 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 36,151 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear exhaust box corroded on joint seam

Pass 21 May 2012 24,000 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 24,000 miles

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

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

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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EA09 WGK is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EA09 WGK, 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 EA09 WGK registered?

EA09 WGK is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 May 2009.

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