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EK09 WUU

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

116,156 mi
Last recorded116,156 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK09 WUU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 116,156 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 114,736 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2025 114,736 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 112,022 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2024 112,022 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 105,877 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2023 105,877 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 100,880 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2022 100,880 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low lamp adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low lamp adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 95,087 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 92,429 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 88,279 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Still okay at present. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 88,278 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Still okay at present. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 81,298 miles

Front brake pads starting to wear low 3 MM.

Fail 12 Apr 2018 81,298 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Front brake pads starting to wear low 3 MM.

Both front tyres have deep cuts on inner side walls and need replacing, Cording not shown at present.

Pass 11 Apr 2017 74,038 miles

Front tyres got cracks in inner wall,not to excess at present

Nearside Front Lower ball joint gaiter starts slightly to crack

Offside Rear shock absorber slightly damp

Offside Rear tyre down to 2 mm in centre

Offside Rear tyre slightly uneven worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Apr 2016 66,694 miles

Nearside Front Lower ball joint gaiter starts cracking

Offside Rear brake slightly holding

Rear silencer outer casing corroded

both front tyres show cracks at inner wall,not to excess at present

seepage of oil at nearside front inner drive shaft gaiter near clamp

Pass 9 Apr 2015 60,011 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 54,617 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 48,062 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 31,043 miles

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

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded slightly

Fail 30 Apr 2012 31,020 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both wipers smear screen

rear exhaust box deteriorating

shoes on floor and rear seat make it difficult to carry out an MOT.

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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EK09 WUU is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 EK09 WUU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK09 WUU registered?

EK09 WUU is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 April 2009.

Is EK09 WUU safe to buy?

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