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WF09 EVM

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

91,057 mi
Last recorded91,057 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF09 EVM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 91,057 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 83,793 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2024 83,788 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 11 Nov 2023 80,815 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 76,289 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2022 76,279 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2021 72,559 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2020 69,148 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 64,575 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2019 64,567 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 59,720 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2018 59,720 miles

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

Front Exhaust system insecure pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 59,253 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 56,027 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 56,027 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 51,303 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 46,395 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 16 Sep 2015 46,395 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 41,012 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 40,228 miles

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

rear exhaust box badly rusted

Fail 22 Apr 2014 40,228 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

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

rear exhaust box badly rusted

Pass 22 Apr 2014 40,228 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

n/s hand brake weak

rear exhaust box badly rusted

Pass 15 Apr 2013 27,005 miles

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

rear box badly rusted

Fail 15 Apr 2013 27,005 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear box badly rusted

Pass 20 Mar 2012 21,643 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 21,643 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (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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WF09 EVM is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 WF09 EVM, 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 WF09 EVM registered?

WF09 EVM is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is WF09 EVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF09 EVM shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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