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WF09 JHJ

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,421 mi
Last recorded81,421 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 81,421 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Dec 2025 81,421 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 77,223 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Mirror damaged slightly

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 77,223 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Mirror damaged slightly

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 70,166 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 70,165 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2021 67,596 miles

Both sides front coil springs corroding

Both sides front lower suspension arm bushes deteriorating (No movement present)

Nearside headlight misted (Pattern ok)

Pass 16 Sep 2020 59,588 miles

Front brake discs worn & corroded

Both sides front lower suspension arm bushes deteriorating - No movement detected

Both sides front suspension coil springs corroding

Exhaust corroded

Nearside front headlight starting to mist

Wipers starting to smear

Fail 16 Sep 2020 59,587 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Both sides front lower suspension arm bushes deteriorating - No movement detected

Both sides front suspension coil springs corroding

Exhaust corroded

Front brake discs worn & corroded

Nearside front headlight starting to mist

Wipers starting to smear

Pass 1 Apr 2019 55,734 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both o/s and n/s 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2019 55,734 miles

Offside Front Window damaged and affecting the driver's view of an obligatory external mirror (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both o/s and n/s 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front wing mirror damaged

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (f))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2018 51,867 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Apr 2018 51,867 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 43,830 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 34,484 miles

rear of exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2016 34,460 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear beam axle heavily corroded

rear exhaust heavily corroded not leaking at time of test

rear tyres slightly perished /cracked

Fail 24 Mar 2016 34,388 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear beam axle heavily corroded

rear exhaust heavily corroded not leaking at time of test

rear tyres slightly perished /cracked

Pass 31 Mar 2015 30,464 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 20,278 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 18,488 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 11,477 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 JHJ is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JHJ, 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 JHJ registered?

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

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