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FJ09 WLE

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

49,913 mi
Last recorded49,913 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ09 WLE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 49,913 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 49,407 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 48,418 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

rear axle corroded.

Fail 27 Jul 2023 48,418 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Coolant leak radiator ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

rear axle corroded.

Pass 13 Jul 2022 47,843 miles

Nearside gearbox differential seal replaced

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Jul 2021 46,559 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 45,146 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 42,997 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 39,607 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 35,865 miles

Front brake pads worn

Pass 4 Jul 2016 32,561 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 28,020 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 24,315 miles

n/s front tyre worn

Pass 13 May 2013 19,993 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 16,229 miles

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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FJ09 WLE is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FJ09 WLE, 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 FJ09 WLE registered?

FJ09 WLE is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 5 August 2009.

Is FJ09 WLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ09 WLE shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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