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VN09 WUL

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,343 mi
Last recorded106,343 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN09 WUL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 106,343 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 102,070 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2025 102,070 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 96,619 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 89,824 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2023 89,824 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 88,408 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 84,830 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 82,161 miles

Offside Front Lower arm rear bush slightly split

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

Rear subframe coroded

Pass 12 Aug 2019 77,566 miles

Nearside Front N/S /TYRE Scuffing inside tread

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

Nearside Rear Screw in tyre tread

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

PRE- CHECK RFR -- No engine oil showing on Dipstick--1.5+ litres added at CM'S discretion ( in order to proceed with MoT )

Pass 14 Aug 2018 70,362 miles

Alternator belt cracking

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both staring (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner cv boot gaiter boot damp oil

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt starting (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured starting (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front top strut mount nut corrosion

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

slight exhaust blow from - front to middle join & middle to back box join

slight exhaust leak

Fail 14 Aug 2018 70,362 miles

Alternator belt cracking

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both staring (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner cv boot gaiter boot damp oil

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt starting (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured starting (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front top strut mount nut corrosion

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

slight exhaust blow from - front to middle join & middle to back box join

slight exhaust leak

Pass 14 Aug 2017 63,565 miles

Alternator belt starting crack

Back box outer shell corrosion

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both starting (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured starting (1.4.A.2f)

Rear coil springs corrosion

front wipers slight smearing - standard

slight exhaust blow front flexi section join

Fail 14 Aug 2017 63,565 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195 45 R16 84V (4.1.D.1b)

Alternator belt starting crack

Back box outer shell corrosion

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both starting (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre starting wear outer edge

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured starting (1.4.A.2f)

Rear coil springs corrosion

front brake discs starting corrosion

front wipers slight smearing - standard

slight exhaust blow front flexi section join

Pass 15 Aug 2016 56,310 miles

Alternator belt starting crack

Back box outer shell corroded

Both front wipers smearing slightly

Front Both tyre valves deteriorating

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both front starting (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured Starting (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Both rear coil springs have corrosion

slight blow on exhaust front flexi

Fail 15 Aug 2016 56,310 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Back box exhaust clamp corroded (7.1.1)

Alternator belt starting crack

Back box outer shell corroded

Both front wipers smearing slightly

Front Both tyre valves deteriorating

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both front starting (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured Starting (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Both rear coil springs have corrosion

slight blow on exhaust front flexi

Pass 13 Aug 2015 49,200 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front tyers wearing on inner shoulders

rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2014 41,200 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 32,101 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside windscreen wiper blade is starting to perish

Pass 9 Aug 2012 23,265 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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VN09 WUL is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VN09 WUL, 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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VN09 WUL is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 August 2009.

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