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K8 WBU

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

69,983 mi
Last recorded69,983 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK8 WBU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 69,983 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2025 66,831 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn around centre pin/dowel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn around center pin/dowel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 May 2025 66,822 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box/pipe holed (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened axle beam spring cup (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective downpipe bracket snapped/corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive cv joint/driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn around centre pin/dowel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn around center pin/dowel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear bump stop insecure inside spring

Rear axle beam heavily corroded

Pass 14 May 2024 63,024 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 60,127 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe to backbox joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear axle heavily corroded around spring cups

sump heavily corroded

Fail 11 May 2023 60,127 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe to backbox joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear axle heavily corroded around spring cups

sump heavily corroded

Pass 6 May 2022 55,138 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear axle heavily corroded

Fail 6 May 2022 55,137 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle heavily corroded

Pass 7 May 2021 50,943 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle heavily corroded

Sump heavily corroded

Pass 21 May 2020 49,770 miles

both front shock absorbers top mount plates corroded

rear axle corrded

Pass 16 May 2019 45,397 miles

Rear axle starting to corrode

Pass 30 Apr 2018 39,389 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 31,243 miles

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 27 May 2016 26,871 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 21,027 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 20,452 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 15,554 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 13,518 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 13,518 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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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K8 WBU is a 2009 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 K8 WBU, 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 K8 WBU registered?

K8 WBU is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 June 2009.

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The MOT history for K8 WBU shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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