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HJ09 WCF

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

31,644 mi
Last recorded31,644 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ09 WCF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 31,644 miles

lower reading from offside parking brake

Pass 20 Mar 2025 30,607 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 29,561 miles

tailgate does not stay up

Fail 14 Mar 2024 29,556 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

tailgate does not stay up

Pass 20 Mar 2023 28,293 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

lower reading from offside rear foot brake

Pass 17 Mar 2022 26,901 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 25 Mar 2021 25,688 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

slight play in nearside of steering rack

Pass 19 Mar 2020 24,602 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 22,957 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 22,953 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 21,146 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 19,417 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)

Rear Outer o/s & n/s tyres starting to split at edges of tread areas.

Pass 23 Feb 2016 17,799 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 16,361 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 14,600 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 12,486 miles

clutch pedal anti-slip starting to wear.

rear wiper blade torn.

Pass 23 Mar 2012 10,244 miles

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 23 Mar 2012 10,244 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear number plate deteriorating

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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HJ09 WCF is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HJ09 WCF, 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 HJ09 WCF registered?

HJ09 WCF is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 March 2009.

Is HJ09 WCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for HJ09 WCF shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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