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WA08 VME

2009 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

29,543 mi
Last recorded29,543 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA08 VME
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Mar 2025 29,543 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive 2 areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel tank has corrosion

top of fuel filler pipe neck corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2024 27,208 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive 2 areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn, cracking and perishing

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

top outer of fuel filler pipe neck corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2023 23,869 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 20,224 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 19,522 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3.mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 18,506 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020 18,506 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 17,396 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2019 17,396 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 16,092 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 14,742 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 14,742 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 13,353 miles

Corrosion to off-side rear outer sill panel but not considered excessive

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front flexi brake hose has slight damage to outer casing

Pass 20 Jul 2015 11,955 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Jul 2014 10,557 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 9,100 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 7,616 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 6,292 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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WA08 VME is a 2009 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WA08 VME, 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 WA08 VME registered?

WA08 VME is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 January 2009.

Is WA08 VME safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA08 VME shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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