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WF09 FAM

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

57,675 mi
Last recorded57,675 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF09 FAM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 57,675 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened under bonnet mount corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2026 57,660 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber lower mounting corroded

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened under bonnet mount corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear shock absorber lower mounting corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2025 55,245 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over heavy corrosion needs addressing asap to keep the vehicle safe and road worthy. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2025 55,245 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over heavy corrosion needs addressing asap to keep the vehicle safe and road worthy. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 52,861 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear bump stop insecure

Fail 9 Jan 2024 52,849 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure bracket corroded away (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure front flexi broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure bracket broken (1.1.15 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure rubber mount worn away (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear bump stop insecure

Pass 6 Jan 2023 50,051 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 50,051 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 47,348 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 43,522 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Mid to rear section join (6.1.2 (a))

Slight corrosion to underside of vehicle, suspension components etc

Pass 9 Jan 2020 38,860 miles

Adv surface corrosion to underside of vehicle and components.........

Fail 9 Jan 2020 38,860 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Suspension arm ball joint badly worn......... (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Adv surface corrosion to underside of vehicle and components.........

Pass 3 Jan 2019 34,000 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 34,000 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Mounting split.... (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 30,545 miles

Adv slight bind to offside front brake.......

Pass 28 Jan 2017 26,504 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 22,072 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 18,944 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 16,701 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 13,683 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres getting low (3mm)

slight damage to all tyre walls

Pass 18 Mar 2013 13,683 miles

both front tyres getting low (3mm)

slight damage to all tyre walls

Pass 26 Mar 2012 10,951 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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WF09 FAM is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FAM, 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 FAM registered?

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

Is WF09 FAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF09 FAM shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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