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WA02 ZAC

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

41,728 mi
Last recorded41,728 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA02 ZAC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 41,728 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2026 41,728 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 41,497 miles

Exhaust rear silence corroded

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened Top mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2023 41,497 miles

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

Exhaust rear silence corroded

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened Top mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 38,351 miles

Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Spring mounting ( Axle ) corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 33,335 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 33,335 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 28,645 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust back box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded Both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Passenger mirror cover (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 25,340 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 21,138 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 20,099 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 19,167 miles

Nearside Front Tyre close to limits

Offside Front Tyre worn low

Rear silencer badly corroded

crack in zone 'A' of windscreen - not in line of vision

Pass 13 Aug 2015 15,751 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 13,033 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 10,504 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 8,372 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 8,372 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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WA02 ZAC is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WA02 ZAC, 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 WA02 ZAC registered?

WA02 ZAC is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is WA02 ZAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA02 ZAC shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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